SOLUTION: A rectangle has perimeter 40 cm, write the dimensions and areas of three rectangles that fit this description. I dont know what to do ?

Question 679427: A rectangle has perimeter 40 cm, write the dimensions and areas of three rectangles that fit this description. I dont know what to do ?
Answer by mathlover555(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You should write rectangles like
10 cm x 10 cm to get a perimeter of 40 cm, and the area is 100 sq. cm.
15 cm x 5 cm to get a perimeter of 40 cm, and the area is 75 sq. cm.
19 cm x 1 cm to get a perimeter of 40 cm, and the area is 19 sq. cm.
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