A gardener has a cultivated plot that measures 4 feet by 6 feet. Next year, she wants to double the area of her plot by increasing the length and width by x feet. Calculate the value of x.
A
2
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B
1
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C
3
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D
4
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Solution
The correct option is C2 Area of the current plot =4×6=24square feet
Next year area of the new plot will be =24×2=48 Square feet.
She wants to increase the length and width by x feet to get the area 48