SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 156 if the width is 20% the length find the demensions of the rectangle

Question 812822: the perimeter of a rectangle is 156 if the width is 20% the length find the demensions of the rectangle
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



the perimeter of a rectangle is 156, width is 20% the length 

Let x represent the length, then width is .20x

Question states***

 2x + 2(.20x) = 156



Solving for x

  2.4x = 156

     x = 65, the length. the width is 13 units

CHECKING our Answer***

  2*65 + 2*13 = 156 

  

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