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Set 3: Area Volume (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: B

PROBLEM

A rectangle has area 42 and length 7. What is its width?

A rectangle has area 42 and length 7. What is its width?

A.

8

B.

6

✓ Correct
C.

12

D.

11

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is the best answer. Width = Area / Length = 42 / 7 = 6

Why others are wrong:
A: 8 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 12 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 11 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.