Answer:
243 in²
Step-by-step explanation:
Step 1. Calculate the<em> base and height </em>of the rectangle
We have two conditions:
(1) 2b+ 2h = 72 in
(2) b = 3h Substitute in (1)
2(3h) + 2h = 72 Remove parentheses
6h + 2h = 72 Combine like terms
8h = 72 Divide by 6
h = 9 in Substitute in(2)
b = 3 × 9
b = 27 in
Step 2. Calculate the area of the rectangle
A = bh
A = 27 × 9
A = 243 in²
The area of the rectangle is 243 in².
<span>This is a very nice counting question.
Suggestion / Hint: Count how many ways he can get from (0,0) to (5,7) by going through the point (2,3). Then subtract that from ALL POSSIBLE ways he can get from (0,0) to (5,7).
Hint for the hint: How many ways he can get from (0,0) to (5,7) by going through the point (2,3)? Well, that's the SUM of how many ways he can get from (0,0) to (2,3) and how many ways he get get from (2,3) to (5,7).
Hope this helps! :)</span>
