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What is the width of a rectangle with length 25in and area of 375^{2}

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Answer: 15 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

I'm assuming you meant to say the area is 375 in^2, aka 375 square inches.

If so, then,

area of rectangle = length*width

A = L*W

A/L = W

W = A/L

W = 375/25

W = 15 inches

As a check,

A = L*W = 25*15 = 375 which helps confirm the answer.

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