Question

The ratio of the perimeters of two rectangles is 5 to 8. The perimeter of the larger rectangle is 72 inches. What is the perimeter of the smaller rectangle?

A.
115.2 inches

B.
45 inches

C.
40 inches

D.
16.4 inches

Answer 1

It is either 'B' or 'C'

Answer 2

solve this equation
5/8=72/x
u will get the answer

Answer 3

Very well said @swamijatin2

Answer 4

thanx

Answer 5

did u get the answer

Answer 6

not yet

Answer 7

115.2

Answer 8

yaa right

Answer 9

alright thank you

Answer 10

your welcome

Answer 11

it was 45

Answer 12

so it was B

Answer 13

how

Answer 14

I think it was meant to be 5/8=x/72

Answer 15

I solved it it was 5/8=x/72

Answer 16

no it was
5/8=72/x
x=72 x 8/5
x=115.2

Answer 17

it is
5/8=x/72
360=8x
360/8=8x/8
45=x

Answer 18

please wait

Answer 19

you made me confused

Answer 20

from my side i don't think it is 45