The perimeter of a rectangle is 46 inches and its area is 120 square inches. Find the length and width of the rectangle.
A) 10 inches by 17 inches
B) 8 inches by 15 inches
C) 9 inches by 17 inches
D) 8 inches by 16 inches
E) 9 inches by 16 inches

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The perimeter of a rectangle is 2(l + w) = 46, so l + w = 23. The area is l * w = 120. Solving these equations simultaneously, l = 15 and w = 8, or vice versa.

The Perimeter of a Rectangle Is 46 Inches and Its