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The perimeter of a rectangular plot of land is 76 m. Its length is 3 more than 4 times the width. What is the area of the plot of land?​

User Nfadili
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Answer:

Explanation:

perimeter =76 m

L=3+w

w

2L+2W=76

2(3+W)+2W=76

6+2w+2w=76

4w=70

w=70/4

w=17.50

L=17.50+3=20.50

A=L*W=17.50*20.50=358.75m^2

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