Question

The area of a rectangular patio is 27 5 8 square meters. The width of the patio is 3 1 4 meters. What is the length? Enter your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

Explanation:

L and W are length and width, respectively.

W = 3¼ = 13/4

Area = LW = 27⅝ = 221/8 m²

L = area/W = (221/8)/(13/4) = (221/8)(4/13) + 221/26 = 17/2 = 8½ m