SOLUTION: The length and the width of the rectangle is in the ratio 3:7. The perimeter is 260 cm. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 936185: The length and the width of the rectangle is
in the ratio 3:7. The perimeter is 260 cm.
Find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
Let x represent the constant of proportionality
2(3x) + 2(7x) = 260cm
20x = 260cm
x = 13cm
L = 3(13cm)
w = 7(13cm)
.....
checking
2(3x) + 2(7x) = 260cm
78cm + 182cm = 260cm

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