Solve the Problem $19 \mathrm {~m}$ By $24 \mathrm {~m}$ Rectangular Garden Is to Have a Gravel Path of Uniform

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A $19 \mathrm {~m}$ by $24 \mathrm {~m}$ rectangular garden is to have a gravel path of uniform width bordering it. How wide is the path if the total area covered by the garden and path is $864 \mathrm {~m} ^ { 2 }$ ?

A) $3 \mathrm {~m}$
B) $4 \mathrm {~m}$
C) $5.5 \mathrm {~m}$
D) $5 \mathrm {~m}$