SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectangle is 200cm. If the length:breadth = 3:2 find the area of the rectangle.

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Question 700132: the perimeter of a rectangle is 200cm. If the length:breadth = 3:2 find the area of the rectangle.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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the perimeter of a rectangle is 200cm. If the length:breadth = 3:2 find the area of the rectangle.
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3:2 is the same as 3x:2x where length = 3x and breadth = 2x.
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Equation:
Perimeter = 2(length + breath)
200 = 2(3x + 2x)
100 = 5x
x = 20
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length = 3x = 3*20 = 60
breath = 2x = 2*20 = 40
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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