SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 286 centimeters. If the ratio of its width to its length is 3 to 10, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

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Question 883358: The perimeter of a rectangle is 286 centimeters. If the ratio of its width to its length is 3 to 10, find the dimensions of the rectangle.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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P=2L%2B2W=286
L%2BW=143
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W%2FL=3%2F10
10W=3L
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.L%2BW=143
10L%2B10W=1430
10L%2B3L=1430
13L=1430
L=110
Then,
10W=330
W=33