SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is 4 more than its width, and the ratio of the length to its
width is 5 to 3. Find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Question 751949: The length of a rectangle is 4 more than its width, and the ratio of the length to its
width is 5 to 3. Find the dimensions of the rectangle. Found 2 solutions by dkppathak, FrankM:Answer by dkppathak(439) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! length is 4 more than width
L=4+B i
L/B=5/3 ii
B =3L/5 by putting value in equation i
L =4+3l/5
L-3L/5 =4
2L/5 =4
2 L =5x4 =20
L=20/2
L=10
B= L-4 =10-4 = 6
