2. The perimeter of a rectangle is 96 ft. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if the ratio of the length to the width is 7: 5.
(Points : 1)
30 ft by 18 ft
28 ft by 20 ft
24 ft by 24 ft
22 ft by 26 ft

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2. The perimeter of a rectangle is 96 ft. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if the ratio of the length to the width is 7: 5.
(Points : 1)
       30 ft by 18 ft
       28 ft by 20 ft
       24 ft by 24 ft
       22 ft by 26 ft

anonymous · Answer

i keep getting 28 foot by 4 foot. What am i doing wrong

anonymous · Answer

Solve the following for k:
2 ((5 + 7) k) = 96

anonymous · Answer

i get the same thing

anonymous · Answer

k=4

anonymous · Answer

Verify that the side lengths are 7*4 and 5*4.

anonymous · Answer

crap i didnt multiply 5 by 4 Thank you

anonymous · Answer

Each side has to be scaled up by the same factor.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for the medal.