SOLUTION: The area of a rectangle is 240in squared. The ratio of the width to the length is 3:5. Find the Length and the Width.

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Question 618546: The area of a rectangle is 240in squared. The ratio of the width to the length is 3:5. Find the Length and the Width.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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3k * 5k = 15k^2 = 240

k^2 = 16 ___ k = 4

3k = 12

5k = 20