Question

The area of a rectangular field is 5082 yd². If the length of the field is 77 yards, what is its width?

Answer 1

• The width is 66 yards

Explanation:

Area of rectangle formula:

• A = lw, where l- length, w- width

Given

• A = 5082 yd²,
• l = 77 yd.

Solution

Find the width by substituting the given values:

• 5082 = 77w
• w = 5082/77
• w = 66 yd