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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