SOLUTION: the area of the rectangle is 720 in squared the ratio of the length to width is 5:4 find the length and width

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Question 747948: the area of the rectangle is 720 in squared the ratio of the length to width is 5:4 find the length and width
Answer by Kg2003(10) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply the multiples if 5 and 4 together until you reach 720.
5*4=20
10*8=80
15*12=180
20*16=320
25*20=500
30*24=720
Your length is 30 in and your width is 24in.