To solve this problem, we need to first find the dimensions of the side of the blue and purple squares.
We're given that the purple (smaller) square has a side length of x inches.
We are also given that the blue band has a width of 5 inches.
Since the blue band surrounds the purple square on both sides, the length of the blue square is x+2(5)=x+10 inches.
The net area of the band is therefore the difference of the area of the blue square and the purple square, namely take out the area of the purple square from the blue.
Therefore
Area of band

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or 20(x+5) if you wish.
Answer:
58.3%
Step-by-step explanation:
Add up the numbers that are only in one circle
18+7+10 = 35
Take this over 60
35/60=.58333333
Change to percent form to one decimal place
58.3%
If I remember My geometry correctly
you add GH AND EF then divide 2
Set up the equation
x = the smaller number
x + 15 = the larger number
x + x + 15 =39
solve for x
this will be the smaller number
add 15 to get the larger number