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The total perimeter of a rectangle is 36 cm. If the length of each side is 12 cm, what is the width?

  • A. 3 cm
  • B. 12 cm
  • C. 6 cm
  • D. 8 cm
Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is P = 2(l + w), where P is the perimeter, l is the length, and w is the width. Given that the total perimeter is 36 cm and each side's length is 12 cm, we substitute the values into the formula: 36 = 2(12 + w). Solving for w gives us w = 6. Therefore, the width of the rectangle is 6 cm. Choice A (3 cm) is incorrect because the width is not half of the length. Choice B (12 cm) is the length, not the width. Choice D (8 cm) is incorrect as it does not match the calculated width of 6 cm.