SOLUTION: A small rectangular garden has an area of 40 square metres. What are two possible values for the permiter of the garden?

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Question 1002576: A small rectangular garden has an area of 40 square metres. What are two possible values for the permiter of the garden?
Answer by Danazea(1) About Me  (Show Source):
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One possible value is 28cm, another is 26cm. To work it out, find 4 factors of 40 (8,5,4,10). Say you use 5 and 8, you would do 8+5+8+5. It is also easier to draw out a diagram!