SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 65 inches. The ratio of the length to the width is 4:1. what is the length and width?

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Question 951154: the perimeter of a rectangle is 65 inches. The ratio of the length to the width is 4:1. what is the length and width?
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the perimeter of a rectangle is 65 inches. The ratio of the length to the width is 4:1. what is the length and width?
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let x=width
4x=length
2(width+length)=perimeter
2(x+4x)=65
10x=65
x=6.5
4x=26
width=6.5 inches
length=26 inches

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