A rectangular playground has the dimensions 20 yards by 30 yards. You want to double the space by adding the same amount to both the length and width. What is the perimeter of the expanded playground?
A)140 yards
B)160 yards
C)180 yards
D)120 yards

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Doubling the area of the playground means the new area should be 2 * (20 * 30) = 1200 square yards. Let x be the amount added to both the length and width. The equation for the new area is (20 + x)(30 + x) = 1200. Solving for x gives a quadratic equation, but since we're looking for the perimeter, we don't need to solve for x explicitly. The original perimeter is 2(20 + 30) = 100 yards. Doubling the area approximately doubles the dimensions, so the new dimensions are approximately 40 yards by 60 yards, making the new perimeter 2(40 + 60) = 200 yards. However, since none of the options match 200 yards and considering the need for an exact calculation, let's correct the approach: To double the area without solving for x directly, we notice an error in the initial explanation. Doubling the area doesn't necessarily double the dimensions linearly because we're adding the same amount to both dimensions, not multiplying. The correct approach involves recognizing the mistake in the calculation process that led to the incorrect perimeter estimation. Without the exact value of x, we cannot directly calculate the new perimeter based on the provided options. Therefore, a more detailed calculation or correction is needed to find the right answer. Given the mistake in the initial explanation, the correct answer should be recalculated based on the actual method to double the area and find the new perimeter correctly.

A Rectangular Playground Has the Dimensions 20 Yards by 30