Question

A rectangular garden has an area of 3/5 square miles. If its length is 7/8 miles, what is its

width?
Input your answer as a fraction.

Answer 1

24/35 is your answer

Divide 3/5 by 7/8 to get the answer of 24/35

Answer 2

`(24)/(35)mi`

Explanation:

Area = length • width

area =
`(3)/(5)mi^(2)`

length =
`(7)/(8) mi`

width = x

`(3)/(5) = (7)/(8) x` multiply both sides by
`(8)/(7)` (the reciprocal of
`(7)/(8)`)

`((8)/(7))((3)/(5)) = x`

x =
`(24)/(35)`