SOLUTION: Two rectangles have the same area of 24cm,the second rectangle is 4cm shorter and 1 cm wider than the first. What is the length and breadth of the first rectangle.

Question 1173904: Two rectangles have the same area of 24cm,the second rectangle is 4cm shorter and 1 cm wider than the first. What is the length and breadth of the first rectangle.
Answer by ikleyn(52832) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The rectangles are:  12 by 2   and   8 by 3.



If you know the multiplication table and are trained to quickly multiply numbers in your head MENTALLY,

you will be able to solve the problem and to get the answer in 4 (four) seconds.

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The post-solution note

    The unit for area is a  " cm^2 "  - - - not a " cm ".

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