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The area of a rectangle is 40 square inches. The rectangle is 8 inches long. How wide is the rectangle?

A. 3 inches
B. 32 inches
C. 5 inches
D. 13 inches

User Kevin Lee
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Answer:

C. 5 inches

Explanation:

Use the numbers we have in the word problem, so you´d divide 40 by 8 since you´re trying to find the width. 40 is the area and 8 is the length so divide it tofind the width.

40/8 = 5

ANSWER: 5 inches

I hope it helps! Have a great day!

User Shinnok
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Answer:

C. 5 inches

Explanation:

I’m area you have to multiply L • W

But since we don’t know the width we can divide the length by the area.


40/8 = 5

So the answer would be 5.

Another way to solve this problem is with using guess and check.


I hope it helps! Have a great day!

Anygays~

User Marika Blum
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