A pool at a park takes up an area of 540 square yards. The lengthier 1 2/3 times as long as the width. What are the dimensions of the pool?

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xy= 540
y= 5x/3
x(5x/3)=540
5x^2/3=540
1630=5x^2
x=sqrt(1620/5) = sqrt(324)= 18
x= 18yd
y=30yd

answer: 18 x 30 yards

Inas answered Sep 1, 2018

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