Solve each application problem using the six problem-solving steps.
-The perimeter of a rectangular pool is 80 meters. The length is four times as long as the width. Find the dimensions of the pool.
A) 9 meters by 36 meters
B) 8 meters by 32 meters
C) 7 meters by 28 meters
D) 20 meters by 80 meters

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by 2(length + width). Let the width be x meters. Then the length is 4x meters. The equation becomes 2(x + 4x) = 80. Solving for x gives x = 8 meters (width), and the length is 4x = 32 meters.

Solve Each Application Problem Using the Six Problem-Solving Steps