Answer:
96 sq. m
Step-by-step explanation:
If the width is x, the length is x + 4 and since perimeter = 2 * (length + width), we can write:
40 = 2(x + x + 4)
40 = 2(2x + 4)
20 = 2x + 4
16 = 2x
x = 8 so x + 4 = 12, therefore the area is 8 * 12 = 96 square meters.
