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24 May, 12:06

An arhitect desings a rectangular flower garden such that the width is exactly two-thirds of the length. If 280 feet of antique picket fencing are to be used to enclose the garden, find the dimensions of the garden.

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  1. 24 May, 12:33
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    Let the width be W and length be L

    W = 2/3 x L

    Perimeter = 280

    280 = 2 (W + L); substituting the value of W from the first equation and solving

    280 = 2 (2/3 L + L)

    140 = 5/3 L

    Length = 84 feet

    Width = 56 feet
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