SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is four times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 in , find its area.

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Question 1060985: The length of a rectangle is four times its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is
60

in
, find its area.

Answer by jorel555(1290)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P=2L+2W
L=4W
60=8W+2W
W=6
L=24
The dimensions are 6" x 24", giving an area of 144 sq. ins. ☺☺☺☺

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