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2. The perimeter of rectangle is 48cm. If the

files are in the ratio 3 : 5, find the length
of the sides​

User NestedWeb
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lets the length be 3x

width be 5x

perimeter = 48

so

3x +5x=48

8x = 48

x =48/8

x= 6

so.

3x = 3×6 = 18

5x = 5×6= 30

hope it will be helpful

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