SOLUTION: the ratio of the length of a rectangle to its width is 5:3. the width is 16 inches shorter than the length. find the area of the rectangle.

Question 842700: the ratio of the length of a rectangle to its width is 5:3. the width is 16 inches shorter than the length. find the area of the rectangle.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

the ratio of the length of a rectangle to its width is 5:3. 

the width is 16 inches shorter than the length .

            Cross Multiplying to solve

5(x-16) = 3x

 5x - 80 = 3x

    2x = 80

     x = 40in, the length.  The width is 24in     

   Note: 

  A = (40in)(24in) = 960 in^2 

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