Solve the problem.A 16 ft by 18 ft rectangular garden is to have a gravel path of uniform width bordering it. How wide is the path if the total area covered by the garden and path is 440 ft2?

A. 3 ft
B. 2 ft
C. 1 ft
D. 3.5 ft


Answer: B

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