Question

Eleanor and Max used two rectangular wooden boards to make a set for the school play. One board was 6 feet long, and the other was 5 1/2 feet long. The two boards had equal widths. The total area of the set was 60 3/8 square feet. What was the width?

Answer 1

11.5W = 60.375

W = 60.375/11.5

W = ?

Answer 2

5.25 or 5 ft and 3 inch