A rectangle is 3 times as long as it is wide and its perimeter (total length of all 4 sides) is 112 centimeters. What are its length and width?

  • 42 centimeters and 14 centimeters
  • 45 centimeters and 15 centimeters
  • 39 centimeters and 13 centimeters
  • 54 centimeters and 18 centimeters

L = 3W
2W + 2L = 112
6W + 2W = 112
8W = 112
W = 14