SOLUTION: The perimeter is of a rectangle is 60 feet. The ratio of the length to width is 1:5. Find the length and width.

Question 873351: The perimeter is of a rectangle is 60 feet. The ratio of the length to width is 1:5. Find the length and width.
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, josgarithmetic:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
5x + 5x + x + x = 60ft
12x = 60
x = 5
25ft by 5 ft
checking
50ft + 10ft = 60ft

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
sizes of sides x and 5x.

and other dimension, .
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