The length of a rectangle is 5.5 feet. If the area is 44 square feet, what is the width of the rectangle, in feet?
A.
242
B.
8
C.
16.5
D.
38.5

Question

The length of a rectangle is 5.5 feet. If the area is 44 square feet, what is the width of the rectangle, in feet?
A.
242
B.
8
C.
16.5
D.
38.5

jigglypuff314 · Answer

44/5.5 =

calculusxy · Answer

Since we already know the length of the rectangle and are willing to find the width, we need to divide. The formula for the area is length*width. To find the answer, we need to do the inverse of multiplication.

calculusxy · Answer

If you divide 44/5.5, you get the quotient of 8. The width of the rectangle is 8.

anonymous · Answer

thanks I am sorry i was trying to figure out another problem

calculusxy · Answer

Your welcome :)