Answer:
Width is 4cm, length is 12 cm.
Step-by-step explanation:
Write the problem as an equation.
(x+12)*(x)=48
Where x is the length of the shorter side.
Solve.
(x^2)+12x=48
x=4
Answer:
20.3 units
Step-by-step explanation:
Write and solve an equation involving ratios:
5 units 15.7 units
------------- = ----------------
9 units C
Cross-multiplying, we get 5C = 9(15.7), with C measured in "units."
Then 5C = 141.3, so that C = 141.3 units / 5 = 20.3 units.