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14 May, 01:53

A rectangular persian carpet has a perimeter of 176 inches. the length of the carpet is 20 inches more than the width. what are the dimensions of the carpet?

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  1. 14 May, 02:51
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    Let x be the width of carpet

    Length: 20+x

    Perimeter: 2 (l+w)

    176 = 2 (x+20+x)

    176/2 = 2x+20

    88-20 = 2x

    68/2 = x

    34" = x

    Length: 20+34 = > 54"

    Dimensions: 34" x 54"
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