SOLUTION: the perimeter of a rectular rug is 24 feet. the length of the rug is 1 2/5 its width. what is the area of the rug?

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Question 946219: the perimeter of a rectular rug is 24 feet. the length of the rug is 1 2/5 its width. what is the area of the rug?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For a rectangle,
P=2%28L%2BW%29=24
L%2BW=12
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L=1%262%2F5%2AW
L=%287%2F5%29W
Substituting,
%287%2F5%29W%2BW=12
%2812%2F5%29W=12
W=5ft
Then,
L%2B5=12
L=7ft