The Width of a Rectangle Is 17 Inches Less Than $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$

question 59

Multiple Choice

The width of a rectangle is 17 inches less than $\frac { 1 } { 2 }$  of its length. If the perimeter of the rectangle 98 inches, find the area of the rectangle. ( Hint: Find the width and the length first. )

• A) \(550 \mathrm { in } ^ { 2 }\)
• B) \(5 \mathrm { in } ^ { 2 }\)
• C) \(44 \mathrm { in } ^ { 2 }\)
• D) \(220 \mathrm { in } ^ { 2 }\)
• E) \(110 \mathrm { in } ^ { 2 }\)

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