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The perimeter of a rectangle Is 108 centimeters. If the length of the rectangle is five times the width, what are the dimensions of the rectangle?

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Answer: L=45, W=9

Explanation:

Perimeter P=108 so if L=5W,

P=2(L+W)=2(5W+W)=2(6W)=12W

108=12W

W=108/12=9

L=5*9=45

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