Question

What are the dimensions of a rectangle with an area of 18 square inches and a perimeter of 18 inches? A) 9 in. x 2 in.B) 5 in. x 4 in.C) 6 in. x 3 in.D) 8 in. x 1 in.

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

Area:
`6 * 3 = 18`

Perimeter:
`2 * (6 + 3) = 18`

Answer 2

C) 6 in. x 3

Explanation:

• area of rectangle: length * width

• perimeter of rectangle: 2(length + width)

using the formula:

area:

6 * 3

18 in²

perimeter:

2( 6 + 3)

2(9)

18 in

Hence proved that C is the right answer.