Solve the problem. Round answer to the nearest tenth, if appropriate.A rug is to fit in a room so that a border of even width is left on all four sides. If the room is 12 ft by 15 ft and the area of the rug is 108ft2, how wide will the border be?

A. 2.5 ft
B. 3.5 ft
C. 2 ft
D. 1.5 ft


Answer: D

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