SOLUTION: A rectangular piece of cardboard has an area of 256 square centimeters. The length of the cardboard is 4 times its width. Find the length and width of the cardboard. (Using RESAC)

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Question 1042436: A rectangular piece of cardboard has an area of 256 square centimeters. The length of the cardboard is 4 times its width. Find the length and width of the cardboard. (Using RESAC)
Answer by ikleyn(52887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Width = sqrt%28256%2F4%29 = sqrt%2864%29 = 8 cm.