A rectangle that measures 12 inches × 18 inches is cut into six identical squares by making three cuts. How many inches is the p

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erimeter of one of those six squares?

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Valentin [98] · Answer 1 · 2022-11-27T05:33:16+03:00

The perimeter of one of those six squares formed is 24 inches.

The rectangle measures 12 inches by 18 inches.

The rectangle is cut into six identical square by making three cut.

Therefore, let's find the area of the rectangle:

<h3>Area of a rectangle:</h3>

<h3>Area of a square:</h3>

The square formed are 6 in numbers. Therefore,

6l² = 216

l² = 216 / 6

l = √36

l = 6 inches

The length of each square formed is 6 inches.

Therefore, the perimeter of each square formed is as follows;