Grade 3 problem

Geometry · Grade 3

A rectangle has an area of 144 square centimeters and a length of 16 centimeters. What is its perimeter?

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  1. First find the width from the area and length.
  2. Calculate 2 × (16 + 144 ÷ 16).
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Answer: 50

The width is 144 ÷ 16 = 9 centimeters. The perimeter is 2 × (16 + 9) = 50 centimeters.

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