The perimeter of rectangle R is equal to 8 times the width of rectangle R. What is the ratio of length to width for rectangle R?
A. 1:2
B. 2:1
C. 3:1
D. 4:1
E. 8:1
The OA is C
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Solution:
Since P = 2L + 2W and P = 8W, we can create the equation:
2L + 2W = 8W
2L = 6W
L/W = 6/2 = 3/1
Answer: C
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