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WAEC Mathematics 2022 Question 44

Question 44

Mensuration of Plane Shapes

A rectangle has width ¾ cm and an area 3⅜ cm2. Find the length.

  1. A.6cm
  2. B.4½ cm
  3. C.2 5/8 cm
  4. D.12cm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (4½ cm)

Explanation

Length = area ÷ width = 27/8 ÷ 3/4 = 27/8 × 4/3 = 9/2 = 4½ cm.