Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 56 inches. The rectangle is 20 inches long. How wide is the rectangle?

A
8 inches

B
36 inches
C
18 inches
D
16 inches

Answer 1

The answer is A 8 inches

Explanation:

If the perimeter is 56 inches and it is 20 inches long, then you would multiply 20 by two and get 40, then you subtract 40 from 56 and get 16. Finally, you divide 16 by two and get 8. So, A 8 inches will be your answer.