SOLUTION: The area of a rectangular garden is 48 square feet. If the width of the garden is 1.5 feet, what is its length, in feet?

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Question 760568: The area of a rectangular garden is 48 square feet. If the width of the garden is 1.5 feet, what is its length, in feet?
Answer by ramkikk66(644) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of a rectangle = +Length+%2A+Width
Area = 48 square feet
Width = 1.5 feet
Substituting in the formula,
+48+=+Length+%2A+1.5
Dividing both sides by 1.5
48%2F1.5+=+Length+
Or
Length+=+32+ feet