Question

A swimming pool measures 35 feet by 50 feet long. What is the ratio of the length to the length to the perimeter in simplest form?

Answer 1

7:10:34

Explanation:

1. Ratio outline:

Length 1:Length 2:Perimeter

2. Length 1 = 35 feet

3. Length 2 = 50 feet

4. Perimeter = Length of all sides

- Since, a ractangle has 4 sides and the opposite sides are equal, we do Perimeter = 35+50+35+50 = 170

5. Substitute the values into the ratio outline:

35:50:170

6. Convert into simplest form: Divide by greatest common factor (5)

7:10:34