Question

the area of a rectangular rug is 24 square feet. The perimeter is 28 feet. What are the dimensions of the rug?

Answer 1

you don't have choice ? 4 ft and 6ft

Answer 2

Let's look at the factors of 24

2 * 12
3 * 8
4 * 6

Now plug those numbers into this formula.

P = 2L + 2W

Which of those factors fits for the perimeter?

Answer 3

Ciara -- 4 and 6 don't fit the dimensions for 28 feet perimeter.

Answer 4

Thank you ms sue. i was really confused because i was thinking about multiplyong by 2 and adding together

Answer 5

You're welcome, Reid.