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The area of the rectangle below is 72 in?. If the height is

4.8 in, what is the length?
72 in?

User Neil Wightman
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Answer: Just find all whole number factors:

Step-by-step explanation:1x72, 2x36

3x24, 4x18

6x12, 8x9

Total 6 possible dimensions

User Ourjamie
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\\ \sf\longmapsto Area=LB


\\ \sf\longmapsto 72=4.8L


\\ \sf\longmapsto L=(72)/(4.8)


\\ \sf\longmapsto L=15in

  • hence length=15in
User Brad Cupit
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