P=2x+2y, y=(p-2x)/2
a=xy, using y found above in this equation gives you:
a=(px-2x^2)/2 we are told a=12 and p=16 so
12=(16x-2x^2)/2
24=16x-2x^2
2x^2-16x+24=0
2x^2-12x-4x+24=0
2x(x-6)-4(x-6)=0
(2x-4)(x-6)=0
2(x-2)(x-6)=0
So the table is 2 ft by 6 ft.
0.32 cents for each unit because if you divide 7.68 by 24 it is 0.32
Answer: (6 x 2) - (4 x 5) + (12 / 4)