The ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle is 5 to 2. Express the width of the rectangle as a fraction of the perimeter

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Dennis_Churaev [7]

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The ratio of the length to the width of a rectangle is 5 to 2. Express the width of the rectangle as a fraction of the perimeter

of the rectangle.

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Brums [2.3K] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-07T02:34:17+03:00

Brums [2.3K]3 years ago

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Perimeter = (2)(length) + (2)(height)
Let's call the width x and the length y
Therefore perimeter = (2x)(2) + (5y)(2)= 4x+10y
2x÷(4x+10y) is the answer :)