The area of a rectangular region is 187 square feet. If the length and width are each increased by 5 feet, the area is increased by 165 square feet. Find the length and width of the original rectangle. 

A. 13 feet by 19 feet
B. 11 feet by 17 feet
C. 10 feet by 16 feet
D. 8 feet by 14 feet
E. 12 feet by 18 feet


Answer: B

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