A Rectangle Is 3 Ft Longer Than It Is Wide

question 30

Multiple Choice

A rectangle is 3 ft longer than it is wide. The area of the rectangle is 54 ft ². Use a quadratic equation to find the dimensions of the rectangle.

• A) 3 ft, 6 ft
• B) 5.5 ft, 9.5 ft
• C) 6 ft, 9 ft
• D) 8 ft, 11 ft
• E) 5 ft, 10 ft

Apply the principles of opportunity cost and comparative advantage to real-life scenarios.

Understand the importance of specialization and exchange in improving efficiency.

Recognize how opportunity costs influence everyday decisions, including time management.

Grasp the concept of sunk costs and their irrelevance to future economic decisions.

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