Solve the problem.
-Find the dimensions of a rectangle whose perimeter is 48 feet and whose area is 135 square feet.
A)10 feet by 14 feet
B)9 feet by 15 feet
C)8 feet by 14 feet
D)8 feet by 16 feet

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The perimeter of a rectangle is given by 2(l + w) = 48, and the area is given by l*w = 135. Solving these equations simultaneously, we find that the dimensions that satisfy both conditions are 9 feet by 15 feet.

Solve the Problem. -Find the Dimensions of a Rectangle Whose Perimeter Is 48