If the Ratio of the Width of a Rectangle to Its

question 93

Multiple Choice

If the ratio of the width of a rectangle to its length is $\frac { 4 } { 5 }$ and the length is 40 centimeters, find the width.

• A) 34 cm
• B) 28 cm
• C) 32 cm
• D) 37 cm

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