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In a rectangle, the ratio of the width to the length is 4:5. If the rectangle is 40 centimeters long, find its width. A. 32 cm. B. 36 cm. C. 44 cm. D. 50 cm.
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In a rectangle, the ratio of the width to the length is 4:5. If the rectangle is 40

centimeters long, find its width.
A. 32 cm.
B. 36 cm.
C. 44 cm.
D. 50 cm.

User Matthieun
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Answer:

50 cm

Explanation:

4/5 = 40/x

cross multiply

4x=200

x=50

User BlaBRA
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Answer: A. 32cm

Divide 40/5 and get 8 then multiply 4*8

User Ahmed Damasy
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