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Question 437146
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How many different rectangles are there with an area of 60cm^2 and whole number side lengths?
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oberobic(2304)
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We're saying
x*y=60
So
y = 60/x
Also
we're limiting x & y to integers
A graph will give an impression of the function we're dealing with.
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length
width
area
1
60
60
2
30
60
3
20
60
4
15
60
5
12
60
6
10
60
10
6
60
12
5
60
15
4
60
20
3
60
30
2
60
60
1
60
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