A rectangular building is to be built on a triangular corner lot with the perpendicular sides equal to 30 feet and 50 feet. If the building is situated in such away that the sides are parallel to the streets, what is the maximum floor area that the building can have? A 625 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft. 600 sq. ft. 1200 sq. ft. none of the choices

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A rectangular building is to be built on a triangular corner lot with the perpendicular sides equal to 30 feet and 50 feet. If the building is
situated in such away that the sides are parallel to the streets, what is the maximum floor area that the building can have?
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625 sq. ft.
375 sq. ft.
600 sq. ft.
1200 sq. ft.
none of the choices
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular building is to be built on a triangular corner lot with the perpendicular sides equal to 30 feet and 50 feet. If the building is situated in such away that the sides are parallel to the streets, what is the maximum floor area that the building can have? A 625 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft. 600 sq. ft. 1200 sq. ft. none of the choices
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