Question

To cover a rectangular region of her yard, Penny needs at least 201.5 square feet of sod. The length of the region is 15.5 feet. What are the possible widths of the region

Answer 1

Answer:

at least 13 feet

Explanation:

We know that the area has to be 201.5

Area is w*l and we already have the length so plug that in

15.5w≥201.5

Solve for w: 201.5/15.5

w≥13 ft