a lot measures 50ft by 100ft. the house on a lot measures 25ft by 50ft. what is the area of the lawn

i don't get please help..i am confused

3 answers

if the entire lot is either house or lawn
lawn = 50x100 - 25x25 = ....
why 25 *25
shouldnt it be 25*50
of course!

Good for you to catch that.