SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 feet. IF the ratio of the width to length is 5 to 7, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 104940: The perimeter of a rectangle is 120 feet. IF the ratio of the width to length is 5 to 7, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=120 feet
W/L=5/7
The perimeter of a rectangle is
You also know
Use that in your perimeter equation,
From your previous equation,
Check your answer.
Good, now check perimeter.
Good answer.
W=25 feet, L=35 feet.
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