SOLUTION: In a rectangle, the ratio of the length to the width is 5:4. If the rectangle is 30 inches long, find its width. (Points: 1)
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Question 125061: In a rectangle, the ratio of the length to the width is 5:4. If the rectangle is 30 inches long, find its width. (Points: 1)
Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=width
x/30=4/5 Proportion.
30x/30=30*4/5
x=24
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Ed
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