A Manufacturer Wants to Enlarge an Existing Manufacturing Facility Such

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer wants to enlarge an existing manufacturing facility such that the total floor area is 1.5 times that of the current facility.The floor area of the current facility is rectangular and measures 290 feet by 80 feet.The manufacturer wants to increase each dimension by the same amount. ​

A) A(x) = (290 - x) (80 - x) = 34,800 ft²
B) A(x) = (290 - x) (80 + x) = 34,800 ft²
C) A(x) = (290 + x) (80 - x) = 34,800 ft²
D) A(x) = (290 + x) (80 + x) = 34,800 ft²
E) A(x) = (290 - x) (80 - x) = -34,800 ft²