A rectangle is no more than six inches wide, and its perimeter measures 28 inches. At least how long is the rectangle? A. 5 inches B. 8 inches C. 6 inches D. 7 inches

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Elvis Oric · Answer 1 · 2017-05-05T17:28:46+0000

Answer:

Option B - 8 inches.

Explanation:

Given : A rectangle is no more than six inches wide, and its perimeter measures 28 inches.

To find : At least how long is the rectangle?

Solution :

The perimeter of the rectangle is given by

P=2(l+b)

Where, P is the perimeter P=28 inches.

l is the length of the rectangle

b is the breadth of the rectangle b=6 inches.

Substitute the value in the formula,

28=2(l+6)

$\farc{28}{2}=l+6$

14=l+6

l=14-6

l=8

Therefore, The length of the rectangle is at least 8 inches.

So, Option B is correct.