The length of a particular rectangle is equal to about 1.48 times the width. If the perimeter of the base is to be 850 feet, what must the dimensions of the base​ be?

Answer 1

L=1.48W

850 = P = 2(L+W)

L+W = 425

1.48W + W = 425

2.48W = 425

W = 425/2.48 = about 171.37 feet wide

L = 1.48(425/2.48) = about 253.63 feet long

the rectangle is 171.37 by 253.63 feet, approximately