2024 AMC 10B Problems/Problem 6

Problem

A rectangle has integer length sides and an area of 2024. What is the least possible perimeter of the rectangle?

$\textbf{(A) } 160 \qquad\textbf{(B) } 180 \qquad\textbf{(C) } 16 \qquad\textbf{(D) } 17 \qquad\textbf{(E) } 18$

Solution 1 - Prime Factorization

We can start by assigning the values x and y for both sides. Here is the equation representing the area:

$x \cdot y = 2024$

Let's write out 2024 fully factorized.

$2^3 \cdot 11 \cdot 23$

Since we know that $x^2 > (x+1)(x-1)$ , we want the two closest numbers possible. After some quick analysis, those two numbers are $44$ and $46$ . $\\44+46=90$

Now we multiply by $2$ and get $\boxed{\textbf{(B) }180}.$

Solution by IshikaSaini.

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2024 AMC 10B Problems/Problem 6

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Solution 1 - Prime Factorization

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