A rectangular lawn measures 15 feet by 10 feet. A circular flower bed with a radius of 3 feet is located in the center. What is the area of the lawn NOT covered by the flower bed? (Use π ≈ 3.14)?

A 121.74 sq ft

B 128.26 sq ft

C 140.43 sq ft

D 150.00 sq ft

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

Area of lawn = 15 × 10 = 150 sq ft. Area of flower bed = πr² = 3.14 × 3² = 28.26 sq ft. Area not covered = 150 - 28.26 = 121.74 sq ft.

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The correct answer to the question "A rectangular lawn measures 15 feet by 10 feet. A circular flower bed with a radius of 3 feet is located in the center. What is the area of the lawn NOT covered by the flower bed? (Use π ≈ 3.14)?" is Option A: 121.74 sq ft.

The other options — B) 128.26 sq ft, C) 140.43 sq ft, D) 150.00 sq ft — are incorrect for this GED Exam Prep question. As explained above: Area of lawn = 15 × 10 = 150 sq ft. Area of flower bed = πr² = 3.14 × 3² = 28.26 sq ft. Area not covered = 150 - 28.26 = 121.74 sq ft.

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A rectangular lawn measures 15 feet by 10 feet. A circular flower bed with a radius of 3 feet is located in the center. What is the area of the lawn NOT covered by the flower bed? (Use π ≈ 3.14)?

✓ Correct Answer: Option A

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