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A contractor is building a single house for a newly married couple. The house is to consist of a living room, dining room, family room, kitchen, two bedrooms, bath rooms and hall. The couple insists that all rooms border on the hall. The kitchen is to share a wall with the dining room, family room and bathroom. Both bedrooms should share a wall with the bathroom and the family room. The living room is to border the border to the family room and on the dining room. Is it possible for the contractor to meet the couple’s demands? If not, how close could he come to meeting all requirements? Justify your answer, including a “best” floor plan.
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