Question

The perimeter of a rectangle is 90 cm the length is 27 cm what is the width of the rectangle

Answer 1

width = 18 cm

Explanation:

perimeter of rectangle = 2(length + width)

then:

90 = 2(27+w)

90/2 = 27+w

w = width

45 = 27+w

45 - 27 = w

18 = w

Check:

90 = 2(27+18)

90 =2*45 =