SOLUTION: the length and width of a rectangular lot are in the ratio 8 to 5. If the perimeter of the lot is 988 yards, find the length and width.

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Question 890218: the length and width of a rectangular lot are in the ratio 8 to 5. If the perimeter of the lot is 988 yards, find the length and width.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write what the description means.
w for width and L for length;

L%2Fw=8%2F5 and 2w%2B2L=988.
That should now be enough for you to know what next to do and finish.