Question

The perimeter of a standard sized rectangular rug is 36 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions

Answer 1

Answer:

L = 10ft W = 8ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Perimeter of rectangle, P = 2L + 2W

P = 36ft

Width, W

Length, L = W + 2ft

Perimeter of rectangle, P = 2L + 2W

Given; P = 36ft

36ft = 2W + 2(W + 2ft)

36ft = 2W + 2W + 4ft

32ft = 4W

8ft = W

L = W + 2ft

L = 8ft + 2ft

L = 10ft