Question

The width of a rectangle is 5 times the length. If the perimeter is 72, find the dimensions of the rectangle.

Answer 1

l=6

b=30

Explanation:

b=5l

perimeter= 72

2(l+b)= 72

l+b= 36

l+5l= 36

6l= 36

l= 6

b=5l= 6*6= 30