Question: A rectangle has dimensions as shown. a. Write an expression for the area and perimeter of the rectangle. b. The rectangle is split in half

A rectangle has dimensions as shown. 

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a. Write an expression for the area and perimeter of the rectangle. 

b. The rectangle is split in half as shown. A pupil makes the following statement: ‘Because the large rectangle is halved, the area and perimeter of each of the smaller rectangles will be half that of the larger rectangle’. Is the pupil’s statement completely right, partly right or completely wrong? Give a convincing reason for your answer.

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a The area of the rectangle is given by the product of its width and length A W L 4 6x 24x ... View full answer

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