The perimeter P of a rectangle is given by the formula,
\P = 2L + 2W = 2 (L + W)
\The area A of a rectangle is given by the formula,
\A = L· W
\Where L is the length and is W is the width of the rectangle.
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Perimeter of the rectangle is 26 ft
\Area of the rectangle is 40 ft2