If five more men are put into this dormitory, how much less space will each man have?

A dormitory now houses 30 men and allows 42 square feet of space per man.

If five more men are put into this dormitory, how much less space will each man have?
A . 5 square feet
B . 6 square feet
C . 7 square feet
D . 8 square feet
E . 9 square feet

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Answer: B

Explanation:

30 men × 42 square feet = 1260 square feet of space; 1260 square feet ÷ 35 men = 36 square feet; 42 C 36 = 6, so each man will have 6 less square feet of space.