Question

The Width of a rectangle is a third as long as the length. If the perimeter is 24 inches, what is the area of the rectangle?

Answer 1

27

Explanation:

Width = w

length = l

w=1/3 * l

or, l=3w

perimeter=2l+2w=24

2(l+w)=24

2(3w+w)=24

2*4w=24

8w=24

w=3

l=9

Area=3*9=27