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If a rectangle's area is 10 4/5

square cm and its length is 2 2/5
cm. What is the width?

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Answer:

4 1/2 cm

Explanation:

A = LW

W = A/L

W = (10 4/5 cm²)/(2 2/5 cm)

W = (54/5 cm²) ÷ (12/5 cm)

W = 54/5 × 5/12 cm

W = 54/12 cm = 9/2 cm

W = 4 1/2 cm

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