SOLUTION: A rectangle is 4 times as long as it is wide. the perimeter is 150 cm. find the dimensions of the rectangle. round to nearest tenth if necessary.

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Question 834197: A rectangle is 4 times as long as it is wide. the perimeter is 150 cm. find the dimensions of the rectangle. round to nearest tenth if necessary.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A rectangle is 4 times as long as it is wide. the perimeter is 150 cm. find the dimensions of the rectangle. round to nearest tenth if necessary.
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P = 2(length + width)
150 = 2(4w+w)
75 = 5w
width = 15 cm
length = 4w = 60 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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