Question

The rectangle graphed has a length of 5 and a width of 4. How does the perimeter change when the width is decreased by half?

A) The perimeter is decreased by 2.
B) The perimeter is decreased by 4.
The perimeter is decreased by 5.
C) The perimeter is decreased by 6.
D) The perimeter is decreased by half
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Answer 1

B

Explanation:

The perimeter is decreased by 4 because 2(5+2) = 14 when 2(5+4) = 18