184k views
0 votes
The perimeter of a rectangle garden is 334 feet. If the width of the garden is 78 feet, what is its length?

The perimeter of a rectangle garden is 334 feet. If the width of the garden is 78 feet-example-1

1 Answer

2 votes

Consider that the perimeter (P) of a rectangle whose length is (L) and width is (W), is given by the formula,


P=2\cdot(L+W)

Given that the perimeter is 334 feet,


P=334

Also, it is given that the width of the rectangle is 78 feet,


W=78

Substitute the values in the formula,


334=2\cdot(78+L)

Simplify the expression as follows,


\begin{gathered} (334)/(2)=78+L \\ 167=78+L \\ L=167-78 \\ L=89 \end{gathered}

Thus, the length of the given rectangle is 89 feet.

User Anirudha Mahale
by
7.9k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.