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Question 1167195: A carpenter was asked to construct a bulletin board such that its length is 7ft. longer than its width. If the area of the bulletin board is 120ft^2, what are the dimensions of the bulletin board?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39623) About Me  (Show Source):
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w and L for width and length
A for area

wL=A

Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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8 ft by 15 ft.

Such problems are for momentary mental solution.


It is to check if you are able to quickly multiply in your mind.