Question

The ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle field is 3 to 2. If the field is 120 yards long, how wide is the feild.

Answer 1

The field is 80 yards wide

Explanation:

Ratio of l to w is 3 : 2

Thus;

3:2 = 120:w

3/2 = 120/w

3w = 2 * 120

3w = 240

w = 240/3

w = 80