Rectangle PROM has a perimeter of 42 inches, and OR = 8 inches. What is the area of the rectangle PROM?

Oznus asked Mar 24, 2022

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Oznus asked Mar 24, 2022

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Answer:

104 in²

Explanation:

If OR = 8 then 8 x 2 = 16

PM= (42-16)/2=13

Therefore area = 8 x 13 = 104 in²

To check the perimeter is right:

2(8+13) = 42

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