SOLUTION: A rectangles length and width are in a ratio of 6:1. The area is 150 square feet. What are the length and width?
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Question 941703: A rectangles length and width are in a ratio of 6:1. The area is 150 square feet. What are the length and width? Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rectangles length and width are in a ratio of 6:1. The area is 150 square feet. What are the length and width?
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let x=width of rectangle
let y=length of rectangle
y/x=6/1
y=6x
length*width=area
y*x=150
6x*x=150
6x^2=150
x^2=150/6=25
x=5
y=6*5=30
width of rectangle=5 ft
length of rectangle=30 ft
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