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Rectangle P has an area of 72 square inches. If a rectangle with an area of 20 square inches is removed from rectangle P, what is the area, in square inches, of the resulting figure?

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Explanation

Choice D is correct. It's given that rectangle P has an area of 72 square inches. If a rectangle with an area of 20 square inches is removed from rectangle P, the area, in square inches, of the resulting figure is 72-20, or 52 .

Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice B is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.

Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.