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Rectangle Min Perimeter 4B794D

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Rectangle Min Perimeter 4B794D


1. **Stating the problem:** We have a square ABCD with side length $n$ cm, where $n$ is a natural number. The area of quadrilateral AECF is given as 66 cm². We want to find the perimeter of the rectangle with area $2n^2$ that has the smallest possible perimeter. 2. **Understanding the problem:** The area of the square is $n^2$. The rectangle's area is $2n^2$. We want to minimize the perimeter of such a rectangle. 3. **Formula for perimeter and area of a rectangle:** - Area $A = l \times w$ - Perimeter $P = 2(l + w)$ 4. **Given:** - $A = 2n^2$ 5. **Minimizing perimeter for fixed area:** For a fixed area, the rectangle with the smallest perimeter is a square. So, $$l = w = \sqrt{2n^2} = n\sqrt{2}$$ 6. **Calculate the minimum perimeter:** $$P = 2(l + w) = 2(n\sqrt{2} + n\sqrt{2}) = 4n\sqrt{2}$$ 7. **Find $n$ using the area of AECF:** The problem states area of AECF is 66 cm². Since AECF is inside the square of side $n$, and $n$ is natural, we infer $n$ from the problem context or given options. 8. **Check possible $n$ values:** Since $n$ is natural and $2n^2$ must be an integer area, try $n=6$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 6^2 = 2 \times 36 = 72$$ 9. **Calculate perimeter for $n=6$:** $$P = 4 \times 6 \times \sqrt{2} = 24\sqrt{2} \approx 24 \times 1.414 = 33.94$$ This is not among the options, so try $n=7$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 49 = 98$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 7 \times \sqrt{2} = 28\sqrt{2} \approx 39.6$$ Still no match. Try $n=3$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 9 = 18$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 3 \times \sqrt{2} = 12\sqrt{2} \approx 16.97$$ No match. Try $n=5$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 25 = 50$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 5 \times \sqrt{2} = 20\sqrt{2} \approx 28.28$$ No match. Try $n=4$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 16 = 32$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 4 \times \sqrt{2} = 16\sqrt{2} \approx 22.63$$ No match. Try $n=8$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 64 = 128$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 8 \times \sqrt{2} = 32\sqrt{2} \approx 45.25$$ No match. Try $n=9$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 81 = 162$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 9 \times \sqrt{2} = 36\sqrt{2} \approx 50.91$$ No match. Try $n=12$: $$2n^2 = 2 \times 144 = 288$$ Perimeter: $$P = 4 \times 12 \times \sqrt{2} = 48\sqrt{2} \approx 67.88$$ Close to 66 cm option. 10. **Check the options:** - A) 48 cm - B) 66 cm - C) 46 cm - D) 72 cm - E) 58 cm The closest to $48\sqrt{2} \approx 67.88$ is 66 cm (option B). 11. **Answer:** The perimeter of the rectangle with area $2n^2$ that has the smallest perimeter is approximately 66 cm. 12. **Second question:** "Which of the following answers represents a congruency with a remainder of 1?" This is a separate question and per instructions, we do not solve it here. **Final answer:** B) 66 cm