SOLUTION: the sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 3:2. what is the length of each side if the perimiter of the rectangle is 55cm.

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Question 334193: the sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 3:2. what is the length of each side if the perimiter of the rectangle is 55cm.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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L%2FW=3%2F2
L=%283%2F2%29W
The perimeter of a rectangle is,
P=2L%2B2W=55
2%283%2F2%29W%2B2W=55
3W%2B2W=55
5W=55
W=11cm
L=%283%2F2%2911=33%2F2cm