2(15 * 10) = 300
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A rectangular garden measure 15m by 10m. When each side is increased by the same amount, the area of the garden is doubled. Find the dimensions of the new garden.
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The original garden has 150 square meters. The new garden has 300 square meters.
Add the same number to the original dimensions so that their product is 300.
A = LW
Add the same number to the original dimensions so that their product is 300.
A = LW
Ok let me try that
I got
L=17.4
W= 12.4
But it's not right because when I multiply them I don't get 300
L=17.4
W= 12.4
But it's not right because when I multiply them I don't get 300
Hint: The dimensions must be multiples of 5.
I got it thank u so much
You're very welcome.