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Philip's rectangular deck is 5 yards wide. The ratio of the width to the length is 4 to 5. What is the approximate length of Philip's deck in feet? Hint: 1 yard = 3 feet.

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Answer:

18.75 feet

Explanation:

Step 1

we find the length of Philip's rectangular deck in yards

The ratio of the width to the length is 4 to 5.

Philip's rectangular deck is 5 yards wide.

Hence,

Hence:

4/5 = 5/x

Cross Multiply

4x = 5 × 5

4x = 25

x = 25/4

x = 6.25 yards

The length of Philip's field = 6.25 yards

Hint: 1 yard = 3 feet.

Converting the yard to feet

1 yard = 3 feet

6.25 yards = x

Cross Multiply

x = 6.25 × 3 feet

x = 18.75 feet

Therefore, the length of Philip's field in feet = 18.75 feet

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