6. The perimeter of a rectangle is 48 feet, and the length is 16 feet. What is the area?

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Answer: 256 ft²

Explanation:

The perimeter is calculated by:

P = 2l + 2w

so we know:

48 = 2(16) + 2w

48 - 32 = 2w

w = 16 feet

So the area is 16 x 16 = 256 ft²

Kennydust answered May 28, 2023

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