Solve the problem.The perimeter of a rectangle is six times the width. If the length were increased by 4 inches and the width by 7 inches, the perimeter would be 160 inches. What is the width?

A. 69 in.
B. 46 in.
C. 23 in.
D. 138 in.


Answer: C

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