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8 March, 03:44

The length of a rectangle in five times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 96 cm, find its area

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  1. 8 March, 03:51
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    Translating this word problem into symbolic statements: L = 5W, P=2W+2L = 96 cm

    Then 96 cm = 2W + 2 (5W) = 12W. Solving for W, W = 96 cm / 12 = 8 cm

    Width = 8 cm

    Length = 5 (8 cm) = 40 cm

    Area = L * W = (40 cm) (8 cm) = 320 cm^2
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