Solve the Problem. -A Rectangular Persian Carpet Has a Perimeter of 208 Inches

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Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rectangular Persian carpet has a perimeter of 208 inches. The length of the carpet is 18 in. more than the width. What are the dimensions of the carpet?

• A) Width: 61 in.; length: 79 in.
• B) Width: 43 in.; length: 61 in.
• C) Width: 95 in.; length: 113 in.
• D) Width: 86 in.; length: 104 in.

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