the width of a rectangle is 2/3 of it`s length if the perimeter of the rectangle is 80 cm

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   The width of a rectangle is 2/3 of it`s length if the perimeter of the rectangle is 80 cm. Find length and width.

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   24 and 16cm

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   let the length be a

   so, width =2a/3

   According to question,

   perimeter = 2(L+B)

   80=2(L+B)

   40=L+B

   40=a+2a/3

   40×3= 5a

   a=24

   so the length is 24 cm and width is 16 cm Answer.

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