SOLUTION: The ratio of the length of a rectangular floor to it's width is 3:2. If the length of the floor is 12 meters, what is the perimeter of the floor in meters
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Question 927301: The ratio of the length of a rectangular floor to it's width is 3:2. If the length of the floor is 12 meters, what is the perimeter of the floor in meters
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
L/w = 3/2
12/w = 3/2
w = 12/(3/2)
w = 8
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L = (3/2)w
L = (3/2)*8
L = 12
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2L + 2w = 2*12 + 2*8 = 40 meters
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