SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is fixed at 12cm. What widths will make the perimeter greater than 88cm? The width must be greater than_____cm.

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Question 250132: The length of a rectangle is fixed at 12cm. What widths will make the perimeter greater than 88cm?
The width must be greater than_____cm.

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the formula for perimeter?
2L+2w=P
2(12)+2W=88
24+2W=88
2w=64
w=32
any width over 32 cm would make the perimeter greater than 88cm

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