Question

Need Help!!!


A rectangle has an area of 432 square centimeters and a width of 18 centimeters.



What is the length of the rectangle?









A.
24 centimeters







B.
48 centimeters







C.
18 centimeters







D.
36 centimeters

I think it's D. But I'm not sure.

Answer 1

its 24

Answer 2

Start with the formula for the area of a rectangle. A = length times width

Answer 3

Ok

Answer 4

They give you the area and the width, and they want you to find the length. So, in order to find the length, what would you have to do?

Answer 5

Divide 432 and 18?

Answer 6

Yep :)

Answer 7

And so what do you end up with?

Answer 8

24

Answer 9

Yes :)

Answer 10

Thanks anteater :D

Answer 11

You're welcome :) And taylor is right, but it helps to double check.