Question

the area of a gymnasium floor is 264 square yard. the floor is 11 yards wide . how long is the floor?

Answer 1

Area = Length x Width (A = L x W)

A = 264, W = 11, L = ?

Rewrite the equation to find L. In order to reverse multiplication, you must divide.

L = A / W

L = 264 / 11 = 24 yards

Answer 2

A = L x W

264 = L x 11

L = 264/11

L = 24 yards.

24 yards is the correct answer.