SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. If the length is 15 feet, 66 inches, what is the width of the rectangle?

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Question 469911: The perimeter of a rectangle is 40 feet. If the length is 15 feet, 66 inches, what is the width of the rectangle?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



 40ft = 2*L + 2*W

 20ft = = L + W   |Assuming You meant L = 15ft 6"

 20ft - 15ft6" = W

         4ft6" = W