To find the new dimensions.
Answer to Problem 27P
The new dimensions is 18m by 38m.
Explanation of Solution
Given information: originally twice as long as it was wide, lost a 2-meter strip along two adjacent sides due to street widening. Its new area is 684 meter square.
Calculation: The required solution is obtained as,
For original lot,
For new lot,
Area of new rectangle is
Ignore negative value.
Width,
Length,
Hence, the new dimensions is 18m by 38m.
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