A rectangular garden has an area of 144 ft squared If the base is 8 feet long, what is the height?
Answer
A
36 feet
B
18 feet
C
64 feet
D
72 feet
Explanation
For a rectangle, area equals base times height. Divide the area, 144 square feet, by the base, 8 feet: 144 ÷ 8 = 18 feet. The height is 18 feet, which is choice B.
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