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A rectangular garden measures 12 feet by 8 feet. If a square fountain with sides of 3 feet is placed in the center of the garden, what is the area of the garden remaining for planting?

A 96 sq ft
B 87 sq ft
C 72 sq ft
D 64 sq ft

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Area of garden = 12 * 8 = 96 sq ft. Area of fountain = 3 * 3 = 9 sq ft. Remaining area = 96 - 9 = 87 sq ft.

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