The perimeter of a rectangle is 24. If the length is 5 times the width, what is the area?

Answer: Area is 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Perimeter of a rectangle is 24

Let the length be x

Let the breadth be Y

Length is 5times the breadth

I. e

X=5y

Formula for perimeter of a rectangle is

2 (length + breadth)

= 2 (x+y)

Substitute for x=5y

2 (5y+y) = 24

2 (6y) = 24

6y=24/2

6y=12

Y=12/6

Y=2

Breadth = 2

Since length = 5y

Length=5 (2)

Length = 10

Area of a rectangle = length * breadth

Area = 10*2

Area = 20

Area of the rectangle is 20