SOLUTION: the width of a rectangular room is 80% of its length. the length is 15 ft. what is the area of the room?

Question 937054: the width of a rectangular room is 80% of its length. the length is 15 ft. what is the area of the room?

Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
w = 0.8*L
L = 15
a = Lw
a = 15*0.8*L
a = 15*0.8*15
a = 180 sq.ft
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