SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectANGLE IS 80CM. If the ratio of it's length to it's width is 5:3, what are it's dimensions ? ThAnk you and God Bless ! I promise to pay your kindness !

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Question 555061: The perimeter of a rectANGLE IS 80CM. If the ratio of it's length to it's width is 5:3, what are it's dimensions ?
ThAnk you and God Bless ! I promise to pay your kindness !
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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2(5x+3x)=80
2*8x=80
16x=80
x=5
25 cm and 15 cm are the dimensions.
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Ed