Respuesta :
Step-by-step explanation:
Perimeter of Rectangle
= 2 * (Length + Width).
We have 2 * (Length + Width) = 40 feet.
=> Length + Width = 40/2 = 20 feet
=> Width = 20 - Length = 20 - 12 = 8 feet.
The width is 8 feet.
Answer:
The perimeter of a rectangular rug is 40 feet
Perimeter=2×(length+ width)
Let the width of the rug be x
According to the above problem,
40=2(12+x)
40/2=(12+x)
20=(12+x)
x=(20-12)
x=8
Hence, the width of the rug is 8 feet.