SOLUTION: the perimeter of abedroom is 88feet. the ratio of width to lenght is5:6. what are the dimensions of the bedroom

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Question 130318: the perimeter of abedroom is 88feet.
the ratio of width to lenght is5:6.
what are the dimensions of the bedroom
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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let 5x=width, so 6x=length

2(5x)+2(6x)=88 __ 10x+12x=88 __ 22x=88