The Walters' backyard pool is rectangular in shape and is similar to the rectangle formed by their fenced backyard. The pool measures 10 ft long and 8 ft wide. If the length of the backyard is 35 ft long, what is the width of the backyard?

Question

Math - Henry, Monday, December 5, 2016 at 7:08pm
10/35 = 8/W. W = ?.

Answer 1

Henry said:
10/35 = 8/W

then
10W = 280
W = 28

Answer 2

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