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Hi i am stuck on this word problem and need help

Hi i am stuck on this word problem and need help-example-1
User Logiraptor
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Answer: it would be 79yards

Step-by-step explanation: 91•2=182

340-182=158

158/2=79yards

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Solution

Given that the Perimeter is: 340 yards. Lenght is 91 yards

Since P = 2(L + W)

where L is the Length

W is the width

=> 340 = 2(91 + W)

=> 340 = 182 + 2W

=> 158 = 2W

Dividing both sides by 2

=> W = 79

Hence, the width is 79 yards

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