A golden rectangle is said to be one of the most visually appealing of all geometric forms. The front of the Parthenon, built in Athens Greece in the 5th century B.C. is a golden rectangle. In a golden rectangle, the length I and the height h of the rectangle must satisfy the equation

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A golden rectangle is said to be one of the most visually appealing of all geometric forms. The front of the Parthenon, built in Athens Greece in the 5th century B.C. is a golden rectangle. In a golden rectangle, the length I and the height h of the rectangle must satisfy the equation l/h = h/l - h If a rectangular billboard is to have a height of 10 feet, how long should it be if it is to form a golden rectangle? Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a foot. A) 16.4 ft B) 18.2 ft C) 15.9 ft D) 17.2 ft