SOLUTION: The legnth of a rectangular rug is twice its width. If the area of the rug is 450 square feet, find the length and width of the rug.
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Question 600407: The legnth of a rectangular rug is twice its width. If the area of the rug is 450 square feet, find the length and width of the rug.
Answer by w_parminder(53) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let width of rectangle = X feet
So its length = 2X
Using the formula (Length*Width) = Area, we get
2X*X = 450
i.e.
i.e.
i.e.
so
OR X = 15
So the width of rectangle = X = 15 feet
& its length = 2X = 2*15 = 30 feet
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