Solve the Problem $10 \mathrm { in. }$ By $14 \mathrm { in }$

question 305

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The length of a rectangle is 4 inches more than its width. If 2 inches are taken from the length and added to the width, the figure becomes a square with an area of 144 square inches. What are the dimensions of the original figure?

• A) \(10 \mathrm { in. }\) by \(14 \mathrm { in }\).
• B) \(10 \mathrm { in. }\) by \(12 \mathrm { in }\).
• C) 12 in. by 12 in.
• D) \(8 \mathrm { in. }\) by \(12 \mathrm { in }\).

---

Definitions:

Break-even Sales

The amount of revenue needed to cover both fixed and variable costs, resulting in zero net income or loss.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity or volume of production or sales, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Break-even Point

The point at which total revenues equal total expenses, indicating that a business is neither making a profit nor incurring a loss.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as material or labor costs related to production levels.