SOLUTION: An architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two- thirds of length. If 280 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden,f

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Question 1045045: An architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two- thirds of length. If 280 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden,find the dimensions of the garden.
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L+2W
280=2(2/3L)+2L
840=10L
L=84
W=56
The dimensions are 56' by 84'. ☺☺☺☺