Jane ran around the perimeter of a rectangular park at a constant rate of 10 feet per second. The park has an area of 67,500 square feet, and its length is exactly three times its width. For how many seconds did Jane run?

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Jane ran around the perimeter of a rectangular park at a constant rate of 10 feet per second. The park has an area of 67,500 square feet, and its length is exactly three times its width. For how many seconds did Jane run?
F. 60
G. 120
H. 240
J. 360
K. 480

Steve · Accepted Answer

the park is 150 by 450, making a perimeter of 1200 ft 1200/10 = 120 seconds G

Anonymous · Answer

Can you show me how to solve it, please.

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much, Steve.