The top surface of a desk has a length of 5.6 ft and the length is 4 times its width what is the width of the desk

The width of the top surface of the desk is 1.4 feet.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Let's review all the information given for solving this question:

Length of the top surface of a desk = 5.6 feet

Width of the top surface of a desk = x

2. Let's find the width of the top surface of the desk

Length of the top surface of a desk = Four times the width

5.6 = 4x

5.6/4 = 4x/4 (Dividing by 4 at both sides)

1.4 = x

The width of the top surface of the desk is 1.4 feet.