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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!!

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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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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) About Me  (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.

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