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14 April, 06:50

The perimeter of a rectangle is 28.8 centimeters. The lenght of the rectangle is twice as long as its width. Find the length and width of the rectangle

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  1. 14 April, 09:15
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    The formula of a perimeter of rectangle: P = 2l + 2w.

    We have:

    P = 28.8 cm

    l = 2w

    Substitute:

    2 (2w) + 2w = 28.8

    4w + 2w = 28.8

    6w = 28.8 |:6

    w = 4.8 cm

    l = 2w = 2 (4.8) = 9.6 cm

    Answer: l = 9.6 cm and w = 4.8 cm.
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