l = x
w = y
x:y = 15:1
x=15y
perimeter = 2(l+w)
96 = 2(l+w)
48 = l+w
48 = x+y
48 = 15y+y
48=16y
y = 3
x = 15.3 = 45
length = 45 ft
width = 3 ft
Solution:
Note that:
Simplify the second equation to find L.
Substitute the value of L into the first equation to find B.
Substitute the value of B into L = 15B to find L.