SOLUTION: The ratio of the length of a rectangle to the width of a rectangle is 5:2 if the length is 45 centimeters what is the width of the rectangle in centimeters

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Question 1034769: The ratio of the length of a rectangle to the width of a rectangle is 5:2 if the length is 45 centimeters what is the width of the rectangle in centimeters
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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The first part means L%2FW=5%2F2.

Given also is L=45, so simple proportion.
5%2F2=45%2FW