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The length (L) of a rectangle of fixed area varies inversely as the width (W). If the length of a rectangle is 10 ft when the width is 8 ft, find the length of the rectangle whe…

The length (L) of a rectangle of fixed area varies inversely as the width (W). If the length of a rectangle is 10 ft when the width is 8 ft, find the length of the rectangle whe…
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The length (L) of a rectangle of fixed area varies inversely as the width (W).

If the length of a rectangle is 10 ft when the width is 8 ft, find the length
of the rectangle when the width is 5 ft.
Solve for k.

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User Griotteau
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Answer:

6.25

Explanation:

If 10ft=8ft

=5ft

cross multiply

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User Kenya
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