The length and width of the rectangle are 35 feet and 14 feet.
It is given that
The perimeter of a rectangle = 98feet
Length to Width ratio = 5:2
Let us take length and width as 5x and 2x respectively,
What is the perimeter of a rectangle?
The perimeter of a rectangle with length l and width b is 2(l+b).
So, the perimeter of the rectangle =2(5x+2x) =14x
It is given that
Perimeter = 98feet
14x = 98
x = 7
So, Length = 5x = 5*7 =35
Width = 2x = 2*7 = 14
Therefore, the length and width of the rectangle are 35 feet and 14 feet.
Question:
The perimeter of a rectangle is 98 feet. the ratio of its length to its width is 5:2 find the area of the rectangle