Answer:
The width is approx [tex]3\frac{1}{4}[/tex] yards.
Step-by-step explanation:
The area of a rectangular rug is 14 1/12 = [tex]\frac{169}{12}[/tex] square yards
In decimal it is 14.0833 square yards.
The length of the rug is 4 1/3 = [tex]\frac{13}{3}[/tex] yards
In decimal it is 4.333 yards.
Let the width be = x
Area = length x width
So, [tex]14.0833=4.333x[/tex]
x = [tex]14.0833/4.333[/tex]
= 3.25 or approx [tex]3\frac{1}{4}[/tex] yards
Hence, the width is approx [tex]3\frac{1}{4}[/tex] yards.
