SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rug is 24 feet. The lenght of the rug is 1 2/5 it's width. What is the area of the rug? 24*1 2/5=

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Question 863324: The perimeter of a rug is 24 feet. The lenght of the rug is 1 2/5 it's width. What is the area of the rug?

24*1 2/5=
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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P  = 2L + 2w = 24ft  

0r   L + w = 12ft

    (7/5)w + w = 12   | L is (7/5)w

    (7/5)w + (5/5)w = 12

      (12/5)w = 12

            w = 12(5/12)

            w = 5ft  and L = 7ft   %287%2F5%295

A = (5ft)(7ft) = 35ft^2