Answer :
Translating this word problem into symbolic statements: L = 5W, P=2W+2L= 96 cm
Then 96 cm = 2W + 2(5W) = 12W. Solving for W, W = 96 cm / 12 = 8 cm
Width = 8 cm
Length = 5(8 cm) = 40 cm
Area = L * W = (40 cm)(8 cm) = 320 cm^2
Then 96 cm = 2W + 2(5W) = 12W. Solving for W, W = 96 cm / 12 = 8 cm
Width = 8 cm
Length = 5(8 cm) = 40 cm
Area = L * W = (40 cm)(8 cm) = 320 cm^2