A factory is to be built on a lot measuring 100 ft by 240 ft. A local building code specifies that a lawn of uniform width and equal in area to the factory must surround the factory. what must the width of this lawn be, and what are the dimensions of the factory? width of lawn ft factory dimensions ] ft (smaller length) by |ft (larger length)

A factory is to be built on a lot measuring 100 ft by 240 ft. A local building code specifies that a lawn of uniform width and equal in area to the factory must surround the factory. what must the width of this lawn be, and what are the dimensions of the factory? width of lawn ft factory dimensions ] ft (smaller length) by |ft (larger length)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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