Word problems: width of a rectangle from fractional area and length
Width is area divided by length. Divide the area fraction by the length fraction, then write the answer in lowest terms.
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A rectangular strip of land has an area of 2/3 square m and a length of 1/2 m. How wide is it, in m?
Answer: 4/3
A rectangular garden has an area of 2/3 square m and a length of 1/3 m. How wide is it, in m?
Answer: 2
A rectangular strip of land has an area of 1/3 square m and a length of 2/3 m. How wide is it, in m?
Answer: 1/2
Tip: Width is area divided by length. Divide the area fraction by the length fraction, then write the answer in lowest terms.
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