Solve the problem.
-A rectangle has area of 600 square meters. Its length and width are whole numbers. Which Measurements give the smallest perimeter?
A) 5 m by 120 m
B)1 m by 600 m
C)20m by 30 m
D)6 m by 100 m

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The perimeter of a rectangle is given by 2(length + width). For each option: A) 2(5+120) = 250, B) 2(1+600) = 1202, C) 2(20+30) = 100, D) 2(6+100) = 212. Option C gives the smallest perimeter.

Solve the Problem. -A Rectangle Has Area of 600 Square Meters. Its Length