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A garden with a golden ratio has a length of 5ft. what is the width

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Answer:

Explanation:

ɸ = (1+√5)/2

The dimensions of the garden are either 5 ft by 5ɸ ft,

or 5 ft by 5/ɸ ft.

If the length is the shorter dimension, then the width is 5ɸ.

5ɸ ≅ 8.1 ft

If the length is the longer dimension, then the width is 5/ɸ.

5/ɸ ≅ 3.1

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