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A rectangle has a length that is $60$ times its width. The function $y=(60w)(w)$ represents this situation, where $y$ is the area, in square feet, of the rectangle and $y>0$. Which of the following is the best interpretation of $60w$ in this context?

A

The length of the rectangle, in feet

B

The area of the rectangle, in square feet

C

The difference between the length and the width of the rectangle, in feet

D

The width of the rectangle, in feet