The Gaza Strip covers about 360 square kilometres and is about 40 kilometres long. About how wide is it on average?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. About 9 kilometres
- Step 1: Area equals length times average width. Step 2. Divide 360 by 40 to get 9. Answer: about 9 kilometres. Why not the others: the other widths do not fit the area and length.
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