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algebra

The perimeter of a rectangle is 60. The length is twice the width. What is the area?

A

400

B

200

C

150

D

100

Correct Answer: B

Choice Choice B is the correct answer.

  1. Define: W=w,L=2wW=w, L=2w.
  2. Perimeter: 2(w+2w)=606w=60w=102(w + 2w) = 60 \rightarrow 6w = 60 \rightarrow w = 10.
  3. Length: 2020.
  4. Area: 10×20=20010 \times 20 = 200.

Choice Choice D is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice A is incorrect because calculation error.

Choice Choice C is incorrect because calculation error.