Question

a rectangle has an area of 24cm2. it is 8cm long. how wide is the rectangle

Answer 1

Area of rectangle = length * wide

24 = 8 * wide

wide = $\frac{24}{8}$

wide = 3 cm

Answer 2

Ar. of rectangle=length x breadth
                      =l x b
8 x b=24
b=24/8
b=3