SOLUTION: A rectangular poster has an area of 22 sq. ft. It is 3 2/3 feet wide at its base. What is the height of the poster?

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Question 958344: A rectangular poster has an area of 22 sq. ft. It is 3 2/3 feet wide at its base. What is the height of the poster?
Found 2 solutions by macston, amarjeeth123:
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=area=22 sq ft; L=length; W=width=3 2/3 ft
3 2/3 ft=11/3 ft
A=L*W
A/W=L
22sq ft/(11/3)ft=L
6ft=L ANSWER The length (height) of the poster is 6 feet.

Answer by amarjeeth123(569) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of the rectangle=22 sq.ft.
Width of the rectangle=11/3 feet.
Height of the poster=Area/width=(22/11)*3=6 feet.