Question

The area of the surface of an office desk is 10 square feet. The perimeter is 14 feet. What are the dimensions of the desk?

Answer 1

5ft and 2ft

Explanation:

Area = bh or lw

Perimeter = 2(l) + 2(w)

Find factors of 10: 1, 2, 5, 10

1 and 10 is not right because Perimeter would be too big and not equal 14)

2(5) + 2(2) = 10+ 4 = 14 (Perimeter Matches)