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  • 08-01-2018
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The ratio width to length of a rectangle is 2:5 if the perimeter of the rectangle is 100 find the width and length of the given rectangle

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wuzzleluver
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  • 11-01-2018

width(w)= 2x
length(l)= 5x
Perimeter= 2l+2w= 100(divide each side of the equation by 2)
P= l+w=50
5x+2x= 50
7x=50
x≈7.14

length= 5x= 5(7.14)≈ 35.71

Answer:
The length of this rectangle is about 35.71 units long.


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