SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. If the length is 15 feet, 66 inches, what is the width of the rectangle?

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Question 469911: The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. If the length is 15 feet, 66 inches, what is the width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

40ft = 2*L + 2*W
20ft = = L + W |Assuming You meant L = 15ft 6"
20ft - 15ft6" = W
4ft6" = W

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