SOLUTION: The floor of a rectangular deck has an area of 600 sq. ft. The floor is 20 ft. wide. How long is the floor? A. 20 ft. B. 30 ft. C. 15 ft. D. 45 ft.

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Question 939149: The floor of a rectangular deck has an area of 600 sq. ft. The floor is 20 ft. wide. How long is the floor?
A. 20 ft.
B. 30 ft.
C. 15 ft.
D. 45 ft.
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation for the area of a rectangle is A=L*W
Given: A=600 & W=20
Plug in the given values.
600+=+L%2A20
Divide both side by 20
highlight%2830+=+L%29