Question

The dimensions of a rectangular piece of land are 12 units and (y + 5) units. Which of the following gives the area of the land?

• A. (12y + 5) sq units
• B. (12y + 60) sq units
• C. (y + 60) sq units
• D. (12y + 5) sq units

Answer 1

The correct option is B (12y + 60) sq units

Dimensions of the land are 12 units and (y + 5) units.

Area of the land

= Area of the first partition + Area of the second partition

= 12 $\times$ y + 12 $\times$ 5

= (12y + 60) sq units