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Need math help!! how do i found out which one has the greatest area ?

Can anyone explain to me how to figure this out I'm assuming it would be the biggest shape but not sure if there is so logic formula to use or not

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  • ANDY
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    Hello

    If we say the P = 16Cm A is Square, B Length = 5Cm Width = 3Cm, C Length = 6Cm Width = 2Cm. (All add up to P = 16

    A = (4 X 4) = 16 Sq Cm. B = (5 X 3) = 15 Sq Cm. C = (6 X 2) = 12 Sq Cm.

    Andy C

  • Robert
    Lv 7
    6 years ago

    The rectangle that has the largest area

    for a given perimeter is a square. So, in

    this problem, which rectangle is the

    closest in shape to a square?

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