Question

The perimeter of a rectangle field is 48 yards. The length is 6 yards more than the width. Find the length and width of the rectangle field.

A. Length = 10 yards; width = 4 yards
B. Length = 11 yards; width = 5 yards
C. Length = 15 yards; width = 9 yards
D. Length = 9 yards; width = 3 yards

Answer 1

C. Length = 15 yards; width = 9 yards

Explanation:

When you multiply the length and width by two and add them together, this answer is the only one that results in 48.