SOLUTION: the ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle is 2:3. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 120, find the dimensions
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Question 944601: the ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle is 2:3. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 120, find the dimensions Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle is 2:3. if the perimeter of the rectangle is 120, find the dimensions
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Note:: 2:3 is the same as 2x to 3x where 2x is length and 3x is width.
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Perimeter = 2(length + width)
120 = 2(2x+3x)
60 = 5x
x = 12
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2x = 2*12 = 24 (length)
3x = 3*12 = 36 (width)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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