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A rectangular yard measuring 30ft by 35ft is bordered (and surrounded) by a fence. Inside, a walk that is 4ft wide goes all the way along the fence. Find the area of this walk

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  1. fenced area is 30*35 = 1050
    inner area is (30-8)(35-8) = 594
    walk area is the difference: 456

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