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The area of the living room carpet was s 262.5 square feet. If the width of the room is 21 feet, then what is the length. Please help, I’m taking an online test, I need it, quick. :) (15 points!)
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The area of the living room carpet was s 262.5 square feet. If the width of the room is 21 feet, then what is the length.

Please help, I’m taking an online test, I need it, quick. :)

(15 points!)

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The length would be 12.5 feet.

A rectangle’s area is calculated with the formula:

A = L * W

To find the length, all we have to do is divide the area (A) by the width (W).

We get the equation:

262.5/21 = L

262.5/21 = 12

L = 12

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