Question

The area of a rectangular football field is 7200m² while its perimeter is 360m. Calculate the;

dimension of the field​

Answer 1

• Answer:

(60 m ; 120 m)

• Explanation:

A = l×w = 7200m²

P = 2w + 2l = 360m

lw = 7200 => l = 7200/w

2(w + l) = 360 => w + l = 180

w + 7200/w = 180

w² + 7200 - 180w = 0

w² - 60w - 120w + 7200 = 0

w(w - 60) - 120(w - 60) = 0

(w - 60)(w - 120) = 0

w₁ = 60m => l₁ = 7200/60 = 120 m

w₂ = 120m => l₂= 60 m