SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter of 96cm. If the length is 2 times it’s width, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Question 1129209: A rectangle has a perimeter of 96cm. If the length is 2 times it’s width, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?
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The perimeter = x + 2x + x + 2x = 96.

6x = 96

x = 96/6 = 16.

Answer. The dimensions of the rectangle are 16 cm (width) and 32 cm (length).