Carol and Jordan draw rectangles of equal area. If Carol's rectangle measures 5 inches by 24 inches and Jordan's rectangle is 12 inches long, how wide is Jordan's rectangle, in inches?
Choose the most appropriate option:
A) 25
B) 23
C) 22
D) 20
E) 10
Area of Carol's rectangle = 24*5= 
<gadget id="calculator">24*5</gadget>
<output>120</output>
120   Let width of Jordan's rectangle= w   Since , the areas are equal   12w = 120   =&gt;w = 10   Answer 10
<result>E</result>
Carol and Jordan draw rectangles of equal area. If Carol's rectangle measures 5 inches by 24 inches and Jordan's rectangle is 12 inches long, how wide is Jordan's rectangle, in inches?