A rectangular garden is to be twice as long as it is wide. If 900 yards of fencing, including the gate, will completely enclose the garden, what will be the length of the garden, in yards? Choose one.
A) 40	B) 50	C) 60	D) 200	E) 300

Rationale: "alternate approach backsolving ( using answer options to reach the correct answer ) can work wonders here if one is fast in calculations . given perimeter is 900 so , 2 ( l + b ) = 900 or , l + b = 450 now use the answer options ( given length ; breath will be half the length ) ( a ) 40 l = 40 ; b = 20 l + b = 60 ( b ) 50 l = 50 ; b = 25 l + b = 75 ( c ) 60 l = 60 ; b = 30 l + b = 90 ( d ) 200 l = 200 ; b = 100 l + b = 300 ( e ) 300 l = 300 ; b = 150 l + b = 450 thus you see no , need of any calculations , u can reach the correct option only by checking options ; correct answer will be ( e )"
Answer: E