SOLUTION: what is the area of a rectangle with perimeter 120 ft and a width that is half as long as its length

Question 874800: what is the area of a rectangle with perimeter 120 ft and a width that is half as long as its length
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,



P = 2L +2w + 120ft

    L + w = 60ft

   L + L/2 = 60ft

    2L + L = 120

      3L = 120

       L = 40ft  and w = 20ft 

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