Question 35032
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The formula for the area of a rectangle is Width*Length

{{{Area = Width*Length}}}

We know that the are is 53.3 sq ft and that the length is 8.2 in. Before plugging these values into the equation, we must convert everything to the same units. Let's convert everything to inches. We know that 1 sq ft is equal to 144 sq in. So we have:

53.3 sq ft are equivalent to 53.3*144 = 7675.2 sq in.

So now we get the equation:

{{{7675.2 = Width*8.2}}}
{{{Width=7675.2/8.2}}}
{{{Width=936}}}

So the rectangle is 936 in wide.


I hope this helps!
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