Answer:
13.5 inches
Explanation:
Perimeter of the paper square = 18inches
Perimeter of a square = 4s
4s = 18 inches
s = 18/4 = 4.5 inches
Therefore, each side of the square = 4.5 inches.
When the square is cut into 2 rectangles,
The perimeter of one of the rectangles is 10 inches.
Perimeter of the second rectangle = 2L + 2W
Let the length of the rectangle (L) = one side of the square = 4.5 inches
Width of the Rectangle = Length of the square/2 = 4.5 inches/ 2 = 2.25
Perimeter of the second rectangle = 2(4.5) + 2(2.25)
= 9 + 4.5
= 13.5 inches