Answer:
Length is 8 feet
Width is 28 feet
Step-by-step explanation:
We can think of this as "parts" problem.
- If the ratio of length to width is 2 to 7, we can say that the total parts is 2 + 7 = 9
- We also know that the measurement of Length + Width is 36 ft.
There are 9 parts in total and it is 36 feet. Hence, 1 part is:
[tex]\frac{36}{9}=4[/tex] feet
From initial ratio statement, we know length is 2 parts and width is 7 parts.
Length is [tex]4*2=8[/tex] feet
Width is [tex]4*7=28[/tex] feet
