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A playground is rectangular with a length of 1/2

miles. If the area of the playground is 5/8
square miles, what is its width? Input your answer as a fraction. Need help ASAP for a grade

User Caresse
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Answer:

5/4 miles.

Explanation:

Width = area / length

= 5/8 / 1/2

= 5/8 * 2

= 10/8

= 5/4 miles.

User Meeti Sharma
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Answer:5/4

Explanation:

Area = length* width

5/8 = 1/2 * width

Width = 5/4

User Saagarjha
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