A rectangular lot whose perimeter is 340 ft is fenced along three sides. An expensive fencing along the​ lot's length cost $24 per foot. An inexpensive fencing along the two side widths costs only $4 per foot. The total cost of the fencing along the three sides comes to $3200. What are the​ lot's dimensions?     Question content area bottom   Part 1   The longer dimension is (  ) feet.   Part 2   The shorter dimension is (  ) feet.

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A rectangular lot whose perimeter is 340 ft is fenced along three sides. An expensive fencing along the​ lot's length cost $24 per foot. An inexpensive fencing along the two side widths costs only $4 per foot. The total cost of the fencing along the three sides comes to $3200. What are the​ lot's dimensions?

 

 

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The longer dimension is (  ) feet.

 

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The shorter dimension is (  ) feet.

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