Let x be the width of the second rectangular field.
According to inverse variation, the product of the dimensions of both fields should be the same.
So, for the first field: 75 x 60 = 4500 sq. yd
For the second field: 72 x x = 4500 sq. yd
Simplifying and solving for x:
72x = 4500
x = 4500/72
x = 62.5 yd
Therefore, the width of the second rectangular field is 62.5 yd.
Write an inverse variation to model the situation and answer the question. Two rectangular fields have the same area. One measures 75 yd by 60 yd. If the other has a length of 72 yd, what is its width?
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