SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is four times it's width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 ft, find its area.

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Question 1073837: The length of a rectangle is four times it's width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 ft, find its area.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area is length multiplied by width, for rectangular shape.