SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 268 inches. If each dimension is decreased by 12 inches, one of the dimensions becomes 3/8 of the other. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Question 1005258: The perimeter of a rectangle is 268 inches. If each dimension is decreased by 12 inches, one of the dimensions becomes 3/8 of the other. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2w+2L=268, and the description then indicates w+12 and L+12 to be the new dimensions.

Use the perimeter information.

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Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

The perimeter of a rectangle is 268 inches. If each dimension is decreased by 12 inches, one of the dimensions becomes 3/8 of the other. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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