SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular plot of land is 5 times the width. If the perimeter is 1,500 feet, find the dimensions of the plot. Round to one decimal place if necessary.

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Question 368386: The length of a rectangular plot of land is 5 times the width. If the perimeter is 1,500 feet, find the dimensions of the plot. Round to one decimal place if necessary.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent the width.  Then the length would be 5x

Question states***

2x + 2*5x = 1500ft = Perimeter

12x = 1500ft

x = 125ft, the width.  The length would be 625ft (5*125ft)

checking our answer

250ft + 1250ft = 1500ft