SOLUTION: A rectangle shape room has an area of 360sq ft. The width is 5/8 it's length.what is the width? Tks for any help provided.

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Question 940948: A rectangle shape room has an area of 360sq ft. The width is 5/8 it's length.what is the width? Tks for any help provided.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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L%2AW=360
W=%285%2F8%29L
Substituting,
L%2A%285%2F8%29L=360
L%5E2=576
L=24ft
So then,
W=%285%2F8%29%2824%29
W=15ft