The Length of a Rectangular Sheet of Paper Is 5

question 11

Multiple Choice

The length of a rectangular sheet of paper is 5 centimeters more than twice its width and the area of the rectangle is 75 square centimeters. Find the length of the rectangle.

• A) 15 cm
• B) 17 cm
• C) 14 cm
• D) 13 cm
• E) 16 cm

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