SOLUTION: The perimeter of the rectangular garden shown below is 90 meters. The width of the garden is two-thirds its length, find its area

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Question 859218: The perimeter of the rectangular garden shown below is 90 meters. The width of the garden is two-thirds its length, find its area
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

L + w = 45m
L + (2/3)L = 45
(5/3)L = 45
L = 45(3/5) = 27m and w = 18m
A = = 486 m^2
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