Question

The area and the ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle are given. Find the length and width of the rectangle. Area: 294 yd^2 l:w=3:2

Answer 1

Explanation:

L = 3x

w = 2x

Area = 294 ft^2

Formula

Area = L * w

Solution

Area = L * w Substitute into formula

294 - 3x * 2x Combine the right and switch

6x^2 = 294 Divide by 6

x^2 = 294/6

x^2 = 49 Take the square root of both sides

√x^2 = √49

x = 7

w = 2*7 = 2x = 14

L = 3*7 = 3x =21