Carol and Jordan draw rectangles of equal area. If Carol's rectangle measures 15 inches by 24 inches and Jordan's rectangle is 8 inches long, how wide is Jordan's rectangle, in inches? Choose the correct choice from the following options
A) 30  B) 35  C) 40  D) 45  E) 50

Rationale: "area of first rectangle is 15 * 24 = 360 hence area of second would be 8 x = 360 x x = 45 answer is d"
Answer: D