the length of a rectangle is five time its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 yd, find its area

Question

the length of a rectangle is five time its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 60 yd, find its area

Answer 1

let the length is x and width is y

x=5y   (1)

 

2*x+2*y=60  (2)

Substitute (1) into (2)

 

12y=60 wich make y=5

 

so x=25

 

So area 5*25=125 sq yd