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Answer: CSet 5: Area Volume (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
Recent studies show that a rectangle has area 15 and length 3. What is its width?
A rectangle has area 15 and length 3. What is its width?
A.
2
B.
10
C.✓ Correct
5
D.
7
Detailed Explanation
[Variation 1] Choice C is the best answer. Width = Area / Length = 15 / 3 = 5
Why others are wrong:
A: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
B: 10 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.