I WILL MEDAL AND FAN

The length of a rectangle is three times its width. If the perimeter is at most 112 centimeters, what is the greatest possible value for the width?

A.
22.4 cm

B.
28 cm

C.
14 cm

D.
42 cm

Question

I WILL MEDAL AND FAN

The length of a rectangle is three times its width. If the perimeter is at most 112 centimeters, what is the greatest possible value for the width?
 
 A.
22.4 cm
 
 B.
28 cm
 
 C.
14 cm
 
 D.
42 cm

anonymous · Answer

do you need help with the steps

jigglypuff314 · Answer

so 2w + 2(3w) <_ 112      then solve for width as if it had been an equals
    2w + 2(3w) = 112        simplify
    2w +  6w    = 112
        8w   =   112
     so w   =   112/8          which would simplify to be your answer

anonymous · Answer

ty!!!