Question

Herman is drawing a rectangle with a base that is

four times the length of its height. The perimeter of
his rectangle is 60 feet. How long are the base and
height of Herman's Rectangle?

Answer 1

heightAnswer:

12

Explanation:

(x representing the smallest size)

x + 4x = 60

5x = 60

x = 12

the height is 12

to confirm:

12 x 4 = 48

48 + 12 = 60