SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is five its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 yd, find its area

Question 870750: the length of a rectangle is five its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 yd, find its area

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



P  = L + w =48

    5w + w = 48   |Length is 5 times width

        6w = 48

         w = 8yd,  l = 40yd

A = Lw = (8yd)(40yd) = 320 yd^2

 

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