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To find the dimensions of the rug be ?
Answer to Problem 28P
The dimensions of rug is 6m by 9m.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Room size 9m by 12m.Rug is to cover half the floor space.
Calculation: The required solution is obtained as,
Area of room =
The area of the rug is half the area of the room.
Let D be the length of the strip of flooring around the rug.
The width and length of the rug is
Area of the rug is 54
Width of the rug is
Length of the rug is
Hence, the dimensions of rug is 6m by 9m.
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