<PRE><B>Question 747020</B>
Perimeter = 2x length + 2 x width
 width = x and length = 3x
Therefore perimeter = 2x + 6x
      2x + 6x = 48 yds
         8x   = 48 yds
          x   =  6 yds
 Width = 6 yds  Length = 18 yds
        Area = 6 x 18
             = 108 yds^2
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