SOLUTION: A rectangle has a perimeter if 28 feet. If the length is 4ft what is the area? A) 22 B)28 C)40 D)96

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Question 1141678: A rectangle has a perimeter if 28 feet. If the length is 4ft what is the area?
A) 22
B)28
C)40
D)96
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x,width
4, length
x%2B4=28%2F2


x=10

Actually LENGTH may be 10 feet and WIDTH would be 4 feet.
AREA: 40 square feet