SOLUTION: The perimeter is of a rectangle is 60 feet. The ratio of the length to width is 1:5. Find the length and width.

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Hi

Let x represent the constant of proportionality

 5x + 5x + x + x = 60ft

     12x = 60

       x = 5

25ft by 5 ft

checking

 50ft + 10ft = 60ft