Question

The width of a vegetable garden is 1/3 times its length. If the length of the garden is 7 ¾ feet, what

is the width in simplest form?

Answer 1

We can use two variables: W and L

W = 1/3 L (or L / 3)

If L = 7 3/4 feet:

7 3/4 = 31/4 = 93/12

W = (93/12) / 3 = 31/12

W = 31/12 feet or 2 7/12 feet.