SOLUTION: perimeter of a rectangle is 48cm. The width is one third the length. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 1008780: perimeter of a rectangle is 48cm. The width is one third the length. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle.
Found 2 solutions by fractalier, MathLover1:
Answer by fractalier(6550) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Perimeter P = 2L + 2W = 48 and W = (1/3)L (or L = 3W)
Now substitute that into your formula and get
2(3W) + 2W = 48
6W + 2W = 48
8W = 48
W = 6 cm
L = 3W = 18 cm
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
perimeter of a rectangle is .
The width is one third the length .
now find
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