Find the length and the width of the rectangle.
Answer to Problem 56PFA
Explanation of Solution
Given:
A rectangle with a perimeter of 20 cm, the width of the rectangle is one − third its length.
Concept Used:
A rectangle has two set of equal and parallel sides.
Perimeter of the rectangle =
Calculation:
Given: Perimeter of the Rectangle is 20 cm and the width is one − third its length.
Let the length of the Rectangle =
According to the condition, the width is
Perimeter:
Equation:
Step 1: Multiply each term of the equation by ‘3’ the denominator of the left side.
Length =
Thus, the length and width of the rectangle are
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