SOLUTION: length and breath 5:4 perimetre 108 of rectangle find length and breath

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Question 911159: length and breath 5:4 perimetre 108 of rectangle find length and breath

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

 
Hi
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Let x represent the constant of proportionality
L is 5x, w is 4x
L + w = 54
9x = 54
x = 6
L = 30 and w = 24
and...checking
L + w = 54

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