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Adrian is putting streamers across the ceiling of his dining room to decorate for his nephew’s birthday party. The ceiling is rectangular. Its area is 122.5 square feet, and its width is 7 feet. How long should Adrian cut a streamer that will run the length of the ceiling?

User LazNiko
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A = w * L
L = A / W

L = 17.5
User Chris Stocking
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Answer: hello there here is your answer:

17.5 feet

Explanation:

Area of rectangle = Length x Width

Length = Area/Width = 122.5 / 7 = 17.5 feet

hope this helps

have a god day bye

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