Solve the Problem $6 \mathrm{ft}$ B) $4.5 \mathrm{ft}$ C) $5.5 \mathrm{ft}$ D) $3.5 \mathrm{ft}$

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rug is to fit in a room so that a border of even width is left on all four sides. If the room is 9 feet by 17 feet and the area of the rug is 20 square feet, how wide will the border be?

A) $6 \mathrm{ft}$
B) $4.5 \mathrm{ft}$
C) $5.5 \mathrm{ft}$
D) $3.5 \mathrm{ft}$