Question

The length of a rectangle is three times its width.

The perimeter of the rectangle is 24cm
Calculate the area

Answer 1

Area of a rectangle is 27 cm²

Explanation:

Answer 2

Area of a rectangle is 27 cm²

Given:

Perimeter of a rectangle = 24 cm

Length = 3x

Width = x

p = 2(l + w)

24 = 2(3x + x)

24 = 6x + 2x

24 = 8x

24/8 = x

3 = x

Width = 3 cm ; Length = 3x = 3(3) = 9 cm

Area = length * width

= 9cm * 3 cm

Area = 27 cm²