SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3. Find the length and the width. Length = Width=

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Question 620456: The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. The ratio of the width to the length is 2:3. Find the length and the width. Length = Width=
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,

The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet.
The ratio of the width to the lengthis 2:3.
W =
P = 2W + 2L = 40ft


L = 12 ft and W = 8ft ((2/3)12 )
CHECKING our Answer***
8/12 = 2/3
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