Answer:
62.5 square feet
Explanation:
Let's call the width of the rectangle w. Since the ratio of the length to the width is 5 to 2, the length can be expressed as 5/2 times the width:
l = 5/2 * w
We know the length is 12.5 feet, so we can use that information to solve for the width:
12.5 = 5/2 * w
w = 12.5 * 2/5
w = 5
The width of the rectangle is 5 feet.
The perimeter of the rectangle is calculated by adding up the lengths of all four sides:
p = 2 * (l + w)
p = 2 * (12.5 + 5)
p = 2 * 17.5
p = 35
The perimeter of the rectangle is 35 feet.
The area of the rectangle is calculated by multiplying the length and width:
a = l * w
a = 12.5 * 5
a = 62.5
The area of the rectangle is 62.5 square feet.