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The formula of a perimeter of rectangle:

P = 2(w + l)

We have l = 12 in and P = 56 in.

Substitute:

2(w + 12) = 56      use distributive property

(2)(w) + (2)(12) = 56

2w + 24 = 56       subtract 24 from both sides

2w = 32      divide both sides by 2

w = 16

Answer: D. 16 in.