SOLUTION: The ratio of width to length in a certain rectangle is 5:8. The actual length of the rectangle is 12cm. what is the actual width?
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Question 806875: The ratio of width to length in a certain rectangle is 5:8. The actual length of the rectangle is 12cm. what is the actual width?
Answer by erica65404(394) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If u look at the ratio like a fraction it will make things easier.
Cross multiply
The width is 7.5cm.
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