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The area of a rectangular fence is 500 square feet. If the width of the

fence is 20 feet, then find its length.

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Here the area and the width of the rectangular fence are given. We have to find length of the fence.

( diagram )

The area A of a rectangle is given by the formula A=lw where l is the length and w is the width.

Given that area is 500 square feet and width is 20 feet.

Substituting values in formula,

⇒500=l×20

⇒20/500

= 20/1×20

[ Dividing both sides by 20 ]

⇒l=25 feet

∴ length of rectangular fence is 25 feet.

Hence, the answer is 25.

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