The Perimeter of a Rectangle Is 30 Inches and Its

question 275

Multiple Choice

The perimeter of a rectangle is 30 inches and its area is 54 square inches. Find the length and width of the rectangle.

• A) 5 in. by 8 in.
• B) 8 in. by 9 in.
• C) 9 in. by 10 in.
• D) 6 in. by 9 in.
• E) 6 in. by 11 in.

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