Question 599120
P = 2(L+W)


96 = 2(5W + W)


96/2 = 6W


48 = 6W


48/6 = W


8 = W


W = 8


So the width is 8 cm



L = 5W


L = 5(8)


L = 40


and the length is 40 cm



A = LW


A = 40*8


A = 320


So the area is <font color="red">320 square centimeters</font>.