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Set 5: Area Volume (Intermediate)

Explanation

Answer: C

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.

5

✓ Correct
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.