SOLUTION: A rectangle has an area of 900 square inches. The length of the rectangle is 2.25 times its width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 31258: A rectangle has an area of 900 square inches. The length of the rectangle is 2.25 times its width. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by troyapplehelen(46) About Me  (Show Source):
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the formular of an area of rectangle: A=l.w
in this case, l=2.25w
so, A=2.25w times w, Area is 900=2.25w^2
=sq.rt of (900/2.25)