Solve the problem.An open-top box is to be constructed from a 9 cm by 11 cm piece of cardboard by cutting out squares from each corner and folding up the sides as shown in the figure. Find a polynomial that represents the area of the bottom of the box in the accompanying figure. Find a polynomial that represents the volume of the box. 

A. Area of bottom: 4x2 - 38x + 90, Volume: 4x3 - 38x2 + 90x
B. Area of bottom: 4x2 - 40x + 99, Volume: 4x3 - 40x2 + 99x
C. Area of bottom: 4x2 + 40x + 99, Volume: 4x3 + 40x2 + 99x
D. Area of bottom: 4x2 - 38x - 90, Volume: 4x3 - 38x2 - 90x


Answer: B

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