SOLUTION: An architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two-thirds of the length. If 270 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden

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Question 908660: An architect designs a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two-thirds of the length. If 270 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden, find the dimensions of the garden.
The length of the garden is ? feet
The width of the garden is ? feet
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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L + w = 135

L + (2/3)L = 135

3L + 2L = 405

5L = 405

L = 81ft  and w = 54ft %282%2F3%2981

and..checking

L + w = 135