SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 506 centimeters. If the ratio of its width to its length is 10 to 13, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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Question 792399: The perimeter of a rectangle is 506 centimeters. If the ratio of its width to its length is 10 to 13, find the dimensions of the rectangle. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The perimeter of a rectangle is 506 centimeters. If the ratio of its width to its length is 10 to 13, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
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10x is width
13x is length
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P = 2(length + width)
506 = 2(10x+15x)
253 = 25x
x = 10.12
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10x = width = 101.2 cm
15x = length = 151.8 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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