Question

The ratio of the length of a playground to its width is 5 : 3. Find the width if the length is 40 metres .​

Answer 1

Answer:

24m

Step-by-step explanation:

let the dimensions be 5x and 3x

l=5x

b=3x

l=40

5x=40

x=8

b=3x

b=3*8

b=24 m