document.write( "Question 863324: The perimeter of a rug is 24 feet. The lenght of the rug is 1 2/5 it's width. What is the area of the rug?\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #520326 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "P  = 2L + 2w = 24ft  
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document.write( "0r   L + w = 12ft
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document.write( "    (7/5)w + w = 12   | L is (7/5)w
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document.write( "    (7/5)w + (5/5)w = 12
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document.write( "      (12/5)w = 12
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document.write( "            w = 12(5/12)
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document.write( "            w = 5ft  and L = 7ft   
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document.write( "A = (5ft)(7ft) = 35ft^2
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