SOLUTION: the length of a rectangular classroom is represented by 3x and its width by 2x. find the ratio of the width of the classroom to its perimeter.
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Question 687134: the length of a rectangular classroom is represented by 3x and its width by 2x. find the ratio of the width of the classroom to its perimeter.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = 2L + 2W
P = 2(3x) + 2(2x)
P = 6x + 4x
P = 10x
Ratio of width to perimeter
Width : Perimeter
W : P
2x : 10x
2 : 10
1 : 5
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