<PRE><B>Question 211630</B>
The sides of a rectangle are in the ratio 3:2. What is the length of each side if the perimeter of the rectangle is 55cm. 

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Let the sides be 3x and 2x.
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Perimeter = 2(L + W)
55 = 2(3x + 2x)
55 = 2(5x)
x = 11/2
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side = 3x = 33/2 = 16.5 cm
side = 2x = 22/2 = 11 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>