SOLUTION: the length of a rectangle is five its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 yd, find its area

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Question 870750: the length of a rectangle is five its width. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 yd, find its area
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



P  = L + w =48

    5w + w = 48   |Length is 5 times width

        6w = 48

         w = 8yd,  l = 40yd

A = Lw = (8yd)(40yd) = 320 yd^2