Question

If the area of a rectangle is 42 in ^2, list all possible natural number dimensions of the rectangle

Answer 1

1. 1 x 42
2. 2 x 21
3. 3 x 14
4. 6 x 7
5. 7 x 6
6. 14 x 3
7. 21 x 2
8. 42 x 1

Explanation:

Area = W x L

Area = 42

1. 1 x 42
2. 2 x 21
3. 3 x 14
4. 6 x 7
5. 7 x 6
6. 14 x 3
7. 21 x 2
8. 42 x 1

all give 42 as a result