SOLUTION: The length of a rectangle is three times its width. If the perimeter of the rectangle is 48cm find its area.

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Question 1021084: The length of a rectangle is three times its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is
48cm find its area.

Answer by ikleyn(52887) About Me  (Show Source):
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The length of a rectangle is three times its width.
If the perimeter of the rectangle is 48 cm, find its area.
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