Question

The length of a rectangle is five times its width.

If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 cm, find its length and width.
length: 7 cm
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width: 1
cm

Answer 1

The length of the rectangle is 25 cm, while the width is 5 cm.

Explanation:

Given that the length of a rectangle is five times its width, to find its length and width, knowing that the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 cm, the following calculation must be performed:

(5X x 2) + (X x 2) = 60

10X + 2X = 60

12X = 60

X = 60/12

X = 5

5x5 = 25

Thus, the length of the rectangle is 25 cm, while the width is 5 cm.