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If it’s width is four times it’s length what is the area

If it’s width is four times it’s length what is the area-example-1

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Answer:

W = 40 yd and L = 10 yd

Explanation:

Let W = 4L.

The perimeter is 100 yd, and this equals 2W + 2L. Substituting 4L for W. we have P = 2(4L) + 2L = 100 yd. Then 10L = 100 yd, and L = 10 yd. If L = 10 yd, then W = 4(10( yd) = 40 yd.

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