Question 36
Mensuration of Plane ShapesThe perimeter of a rectangular garden is 90 m. If the width is 7 m less than the length, find the length of the garden.
- A.19 m
- B.23 m
- C.24 m
- D.26 m
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (26 m)
Explanation
Length + width = 45 and width = length − 7, so 2 × length − 7 = 45 and length = 26 m.