A rectangular playground's length is 3 times its width minus 5 feet (length = 3 × width – 5). The perimeter is 290 feet. Solve for the width, then calculate the length.

• A. Width 37.5 ft, Length 107.5 ft
• B. Width 50 ft, Length 145 ft
• C. Width 40 ft, Length 115 ft
• D. Width 30 ft, Length 85 ft

Answer: (A)