SOLUTION: a rectangular persian carpet is 200 inches. the length of the carpet is 24 inches more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet?

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Question 282507: a rectangular persian carpet is 200 inches. the length of the carpet is 24 inches more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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PERIMETER=2L+2W
200=2(W+24)+2W
200=2W+48+2W
4W=200-48
4W=152
W=152/4
W=38 ANS.
L=38+24=62 ANS.
PROOF:
200=2*62+2*38
200=124+76
200=200