SOLUTION: The volume of a rectangular box is 120 cubic units. It is 5 in high. The length is twice of the width. Can u help me I need to know the width and the length
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Question 632239: The volume of a rectangular box is 120 cubic units. It is 5 in high. The length is twice of the width. Can u help me I need to know the width and the length
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
First find the area of the base by dividing the volume by the height. Then knowing that the area of the base is equal to the length times the width, you can say:
Solve for 
, toss out the negative root, then calculate 
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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