A rectangle has a length that is twice its width. If the perimeter is 48 cm, what is the area of the rectangle?

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A rectangle has a length that is twice its width. If the perimeter is 48 cm, what is the area of the rectangle?
  1. 96 cm²
  2. 144 cm²
  3. 192 cm²
  4. 256 cm²

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Q: A rectangle has a length that is twice its width. If the perimeter is 48 cm, what is the area of the rectangle?
Solution: Let width = w, then length = 2w. Perimeter = 2(l + w) = 48. Solving gives w = 8, l = 16. Area = l * w = 16 * 8 = 128 cm².
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