Question

The perimeter of the rectangular rug is 40ft . Its length is 12 ft. what is the width?

Answer 1

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perimeter = 2(l + L)

perimeter = 40ft

2(12 + L) = 40

2*12 + 2*L = 40

24 + 2L = 40

2L = 40 - 24

2L = 16

L = 16/2

L = 8

the width = 8ft