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Question 6 • Pre-Algebra - MA3119 B-CR

What are the possible dimensions of a rectangle with an area of 40 square units? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
Base: 8 unitsHeight: 5 units
B
Base: 8 unitsHeight: 6 units
C
Base: 4 unitsHeight: 10 units
D
Base: 4 unitsHeight: 8 units
E
Base: 20 unitsHeight: 2 units
F
Base: 2 unitsHeight: 40 units

Explanation

The area of a rectangle is base × height. Choice A gives 8 × 5 = 40, choice C gives 4 × 10 = 40, and choice E gives 20 × 2 = 40 square units. The other choices have products different from 40.

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