A rectangle is 2.5 times as long as it is wide. Find the dimensions of the rectangle if it is perimeter is 56 cm. I need a help with this question plz and what are the steps to …

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Michael Plakhov · Answer 1 · 2015-12-11T23:30:37+0000

perimeter of a rectangle = 2 (length + breadth)
or, 56 = 2(2.5 breadth + breadth)
or, 56 = 7*breadth
breadth = 56*7 = 8 cm
length = 2.5*8 = 20 cm