Question

calculate #2
the original rectangle is 120 centimeters.
calculate the length of a rectangle that is 72% shorter.
120 cm
72%
100%

Explanation:

Step1: Find the remaining percentage

The rectangle is 72% shorter, so the remaining percentage is $100\% - 72\% = 28\%$. Convert 28% to a decimal: $28\% = 0.28$.

Step2: Calculate the new length

Multiply the original length (120 cm) by the decimal: $120\times0.28 = 33.6$.

Answer:

33.6 centimeters