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) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 45m

L + (2/3)L = 45

    (5/3)L = 45

         L = 45(3/5) = 27m  and w = 18m   %282%2F3%2927

A = 27m%2A18m = 486 m^2