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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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.

hartnn (hartnn):

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 ?

hartnn (hartnn):

did u understand that ^^ ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So 10 cm and 6 cm?

hartnn (hartnn):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks so much! :)

hartnn (hartnn):

welcome so much! :)

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