Question 1086554
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The simplest solution is this:


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    Factor 112 into the product of two numbers that differ in 9:


    112 = 56*2 = 28*4 = 14*8 = 7*16.


    7 and 16 are the two appropriate numbers.
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<U>Answer</U>.  The length is 16 inches, the width is 7 inches.



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