Solve the problem, if possible. Round your answer to the nearest tenth, when appropriate.
-A square has an area of $49 \mathrm{in.}^{2}$. If the same amount is added to the length and removed from the width, the resulting rectangle has an area of $45 \mathrm{in.}^{2}$. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
A) 4 in. by 9 in.
B) 5 in. by $10 \mathrm{in}$.
C) 5 in. by 9 in.
D) Cannot be determined without additional information

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The original square has sides of $\sqrt{49} = 7$ inches. Let $x$ be the amount added to and subtracted from the side length. The new dimensions are $7 + x$ and $7 - x$, and their product is $45$. Solving the equation $(7 + x)(7 - x) = 45$ gives $x = 1$, leading to dimensions of $8$ in by $6$ in, which is not listed. However, the correct interpretation of the problem based on the given options and the mistake in calculation leads to option C being the closest match, as it suggests a misunderstanding in the calculation process. The correct calculation should have been straightforward from the square's dimensions, but none of the provided options directly match the correct calculation. Given the options, C seems to be the intended answer despite the discrepancy, possibly due to a misinterpretation of the problem's solution process.

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