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The length and width of a rectangle are in a 3:5 ratio. The perimeter of the rectangle is 64. What are the length and width?

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laurellee27
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  • 23-03-2020

Answer:

L = 12

W = 20

Step-by-step explanation:

The perimeter of the rectangle is 64.

2L + 2W = 64

The length and width of a rectangle are in a 3:5 ratio.

3 + 5 = 8

64/8 = 8

2L = 8 * 3 = 24

L = 24/2 = 12

2W = 8 * 5 = 40

W = 40/2 = 20

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