SOLUTION: Hey i have a problem with this question can you help me? The area of a rectangle is 991cm2. If 991 is a prime number, what are the whole number dimensions of the rectangle? Explai

Question 781073: Hey i have a problem with this question can you help me?
The area of a rectangle is 991cm2. If 991 is a prime number, what are the whole number dimensions of the rectangle? Explain.
Can you help? I'm really stuck and my parents don't get it either please reply soon because its due tomorrow. Thanks!!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, solver91311:
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If 991 is a prime number, what are the whole number dimensions of the rectangle? Explain.
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Dimensions: 1 ft by 991 ft
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Cheers,
Stan H.
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Since 991 is prime the only positive integer factors are 1 and 991. Those must be your dimensions.

John

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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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