Question 863324
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Hi,
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P  = 2L + 2w = 24ft  
0r   L + w = 12ft
    (7/5)w + w = 12   | L is (7/5)w
    (7/5)w + (5/5)w = 12
      (12/5)w = 12
            w = 12(5/12)
            w = 5ft  and L = 7ft   {{{(7/5)5}}}
A = (5ft)(7ft) = 35ft^2