SOLUTION: The square is divided into 4 congruent rectangles. If the perimeter of the square is 144 units, what is the perimeter of one of the four congruent rectangles?

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Question 262972: The square is divided into 4 congruent rectangles. If the perimeter of the square is 144 units, what is the perimeter of one of the four congruent rectangles?
Answer by sunitha.pratapani(4) About Me  (Show Source):
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perimeter of square is 144 units
so each side of square is 144/4 =36
each side of small rectangle is 18 units
so perimeter of one of congruent rectangle is 18*4=72