Problema Solution

curtains measuring 4ft wide are bought for a window. But when they are hung, they cover only 3/4 of the window. How wide is the window?

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let w = the width of the window


(3/4)w = 4


by solving we find


w = 5.33 ft


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the window is 5.33 ft wide.