Question

Could someone help me with this question real quick?

Answer 1

Width is 46 meter

Length is 86 meter

Given:

• width = w

• length = (w + 40)

Formula:

• Area of rectangle = Length × Width

Trial and improvement:

1st try with w = 50

w(w + 40) = 4000

50(50 + 40) = 4000

4500 ≠ 4000

Value too high.

2nd try with w = 45

w(w + 40) = 4000

45(45 + 40) = 4000

3825 ≠ 4000

Value too small

3rd try with w = 46

w(w + 40) = 4000

46(46 + 40) = 4000

3956 ≠ 4000

This value is somewhat near to the area value.

It is found that width = 46 m then length = (w + 40) = (46 + 40) = 86 m