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Chapter 2: Q. 230 (page 147)

A rectangular rug has perimeter 240 inches. The length is 12 inches more than twice the width. Find the length and width of the rug.

Short Answer

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The length of the rug is 84 inches and the width is 36 inches.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Given Information 

  • The perimeter of the rug is 240 inches.
  • The length of the rectangular rug is 12 more than twice its width.
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Step 2. Define the Variables

  • Let the width of the rectangle is w.
  • So, the length of the rug is2w+12.
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Step 3. Use the Perimeter Formula

  • Use the formula of the perimeter of the rectangle, P=2w+2land substitute l=2w+12.
  • Solve the equation to find the value of unknown variable.

240=2w+22w+12240=6w+246w=216w=36

  • So, the width of the rug is 36 inches.
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Step 4. Find the Length

  • Substitute w=36into l=2w+12and solve for the length of the rug.

l=236+12=72+12=84

  • So, the length of the rug is 84 inches.
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Step 5. Conclusion

The length of the rug is 84 inches and the width is 36 inches.

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