Question

Carl wants to plant a garden that is 1 1/3yards long and has an area of 8 4/7 square yards. How wide should he make the garden? Simplify your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 6.428 0r 6 3/7 yards wide

Explanation:

Step 1

Area of a rectangular or square garden is given as = Length x width

we were given

Length as 1 1/yards long

an area as 8 4/7 square yards

Therefore width= ?

Step 2----Solving

Area= Length x width

WIDTH = Area / Length

= 8 4/7 square yards/1 1/3 yards long

8.571/1.3333 = 6.428 yards wide

Or can be calculated as

60/7 x 3/4= 45/7 =6 3/7 yards wide