SOLUTION: A rectangle (not shown) has a perimeter of 24 inches. If 1 in.² squares are cut out of each corner of the rectangle, what is the perimeter of the resulting figure?
A)20
B)24
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A)20
B)24
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Question 1143736: A rectangle (not shown) has a perimeter of 24 inches. If 1 in.² squares are cut out of each corner of the rectangle, what is the perimeter of the resulting figure?
A)20
B)24
C)26
D628 Found 2 solutions by ikleyn, Boreal:Answer by ikleyn(52782) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! While 1 inch is cut out of each corner, losing 2 cm perimeter in each corner, there are still 2 cm to traverse to go from corner to corner. Answer is B, 24 cm
Draw it and the sides are initially x and 12-x to get a perimeter of 24
then going around, the sides are
1
1
10-x
1
1
x-2
1
1
10-x
1
1
x-2
This is 28+2x-4-2x, or 24 cm
