Question

Find the width of Rectangle B if both the rectangles have the same area.

• A. 2 in
• B. 3 in
• C. 4 in
• D. 5 in

Answer 1

The correct option is C 4 in

$\text{Area of Rectangle A is equal to}$ $\text{the area of Rectangle B.}$

$\text{Let's find the area of Rectangle A first.}$


$\text{Area of Rectangle A = 48 sq in}$

$\therefore \text{Area of Rectangle B = 48 sq in}$

$\text{Now, let's find the width of Rectangle B.}$


$\text{Hence, the width of rectangle B is 4 in.}$