A rectangle box has a base of 12 inches by 18 inches. What would the length of the base of a second box be to have the same area if the width is 9 inches?
A)72 inches
B)54 inches
C)24 inches
D)21 inches

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of the first box is 12 x 18 = 216 square inches. To find the length of the base of the second box, we need to divide the area by the width, which is 9 inches: 216 ÷ 9 = 24. Therefore, the length of the base of the second box should be 24 inches.

A Rectangle Box Has a Base of 12 Inches by 18