Question

Becca is stringing a

28
-foot floral garland along the
2
sides and top of a rectangular pergola to prepare for a wedding. The height of the pergola is
4
feet less than the width. Find the height and width of the pergola.

Answer 1

8ft height 12ft length

8 + 8 + 12 = 28

Explanation:

With height to pergola width ratio = 8:12

There are two lengths with same height deduction = 12 + 8 + 8 = 28