SOLUTION: The ratio of the length of a rectangular field to its width is 10:7. If the width of the field is 70 meters, find the perimeter of the field.

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Question 128291This question is from textbook Holt Pre-Algebra
: The ratio of the length of a rectangular field to its width is 10:7. If the width of the field is 70 meters, find the perimeter of the field. This question is from textbook Holt Pre-Algebra

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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10:7=70:X
10:7=70:49 SO THE DIMENSIONS ARE 70 & 49.
THUS THE PERIMETER IS:
2*70+2*49=140+98=238 ANSWER.