Solve area problem.
-A one-story building is $400 \mathrm{ft}$ by $320 \mathrm{ft}$. If a square patio with sides $29 \mathrm{ft}$ occupies the center of the building, how much area remains for offices?
A) $127,159 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$
B) $1440 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$
C) $1324 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$
D) $1411 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the building is $400 \times 320 = 128,000 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$, and the area of the patio is $29 \times 29 = 841 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$. Subtracting the patio area from the building area gives $128,000 - 841 = 127,159 \mathrm{ft}^{2}$ for offices.

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