document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=181192>Question 181192</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> The ratio of the length of a rectangular meeting room to its width is 4:3. The perimeter of the room is 238 feet. What are the dimensions of the room? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "4:3 is the same as 4x:3x where 4x is length and 3x is width.<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Perimeter = 2(L + W)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "238 = 2(4x + 3x)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "119 = 7x <BR>\n" );
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document.write( "X = 17<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Length = 4x = 4*17 = 68 ft<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Width = 3x = 3*17 = 51 ft<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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