Question

The length and width of a rectangle are in the ratio 5:3. The perimeter of the rectangle is 32 cm. Find the length and width.

Answer 1

let the length be 5x, so width =3x because the ratio was 5:3
perimeter = (sum of all sides) = 2(3x+5x) = 32
can u solve that to find x ?

Answer 2

did u understand that ^^ ?

Answer 3

Yes :) Just give me a second, thanks!!!

Answer 4

I got x=2 ? I'm not sure /:

Answer 5

So 10 cm and 6 cm?

Answer 6

that is indeed correct!
x=2 :)
yes, both are correct.
good work :)

Answer 7

Thanks so much! :)

Answer 8

welcome so much! :)