SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular rug is 7 feet. If the area is 28 feet2, what is the perimeter of the rug

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Question 687989: The length of a rectangular rug is 7 feet. If the area is 28 feet2, what is the perimeter of the rug
Answer by ReadingBoosters(3246) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given
l = 7
a = 28
...
Known
a = lw
so,
28 = 7w
w = 28/7 = 4
...
Known
p = 2(l+w)
so,
p = 2(7+4)
p = 2(11)
highlight_green%28p=22%29
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