A rug is to be completely trimmed with fringe. If the rug is 32 square inches and its length is twice its width, how many inches of fringe will be needed for the rug?

A) 18
B) 24
C) 30
D) 36
E) 42

Question

A rug is to be completely trimmed with fringe. If the rug is 32 square inches and its length is twice its width, how many inches of fringe will be needed for the rug?

A) 18
B) 24
C) 30
D) 36
E) 42

imqwerty · Answer

u done with this ques?

calculusxy · Answer

No it accidentally or just suddenly closed.

imqwerty · Answer

haha ok :D

imqwerty · Answer

let the width of rug be w
its length will be=2w

its area=length x width
32=w(2w)

can u find w and then the length (2w)

calculusxy · Answer

2w^2 = 32
w^2 = 16
w = 4

And 2w = 2(4) = 8

imqwerty · Answer

yes so now u have the length and width u only need to find the length of fringe
so thas the border length=perimeter of rectangular rug

so can u find this :)