AMC 8 L2: Basic Geometry

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Problem 5 Easy

Three identical rectangles are put together to form rectangle ABCD, as shown in the figure below. Given that the length of the shorter side of each of the smaller rectangles is 5 feet, what is the area in square feet of rectangle ABCD? (2019 AMC8 Problem, Question #2)

  • A.

    45

  • B.

    75

  • C.

    100

  • D.

    125

  • E.

    150

Answer:E

5\times10\times3=150