SOLUTION: A rectangle with an area of 504 feet has a length and width in a ratio of 9:14. What are the length and width?

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Question 368473: A rectangle with an area of 504 feet has a length and width in a ratio of 9:14. What are the length and width?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=L%2AW=504sq.ft.
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L%2FW=9%2F14
L=%289%2F14%29W
Substitute,
%289%2F14%29W%5E2=504
W%5E2=784
highlight%28W=28%29ft.
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L=%289%2F14%2928
highlight%28L=18%29ft.