SOLUTION: A rectangular playground has a perimeter of 60 m and an area of 216 sq.m. Find the dimensions of the playground.

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Question 945801: A rectangular playground has a perimeter of 60 m and an area of 216 sq.m. Find the dimensions of the playground.
Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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The playground is 18 x 12.
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