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A rectangle is no more than six inches wide, and its perimeter measures 28 inches. At least how long is the rectangle?

A5 inches
B8 inches
C6 inches
D7 inches

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BradlyB

It can be 8 inches since
8x2+6x2=28

Answer:

Option B - 8 inches.    

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : A rectangle is no more than six inches wide, and its perimeter measures 28 inches.

To find : At least how long is the rectangle?

Solution :

The perimeter of the rectangle is given by

\(P=2(l+b)\)

Where, P is the perimeter P=28 inches.

l is the length of the rectangle

b is the breadth of the rectangle b=6 inches.

Substitute the value in the formula,

\(28=2(l+6)\)

\(\farc{28}{2}=l+6\)

\(14=l+6\)

\(l=14-6\)

\(l=8\)

Therefore, The length of the rectangle is at least 8 inches.

So, Option B is correct.

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