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The perimeter of a rectangular field is 360 m.If the width of the field is 85 m, what is its length?

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In order to calculate the length of the rectangular field, you use the following formula for the calculation of the perimeter:

P = 2l + 2w

w: width = 85 m

l: length = ?

P: area = 360m

You know the value of P and w, so, you can solve for l in the formula for the perimeter of the field, just as follow:

P = 2l + 2w

2l = P - 2w

l = (P - 2w)/2

Next, you replace the values of P and w:

l = (360m - 2(85m))/2 = 95 m

Hence, the length of the rectangular field is 95m

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