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A park is 4 times as long as its wide. if the distance around the park is 12.5 kilometers, what is the area of the park? Explain?

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  1. 23 May, 07:03
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    Lets say the width = x

    This means the length = 4x

    Perimeter = 4x + 4x + x + x = 10x

    10x = 12.5km

    10x / 10 = x

    12.5km / 10 = 1.25km

    x = 1.25km

    L = 4x

    W = x

    (4 x 1.25) x 1.25 = 6.25km²
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