A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 cm and its length is twice its width. What is the area, in square centimeters, of this rectangle?
(A) 48
(B) 72
(C) 96
(D) 108
(E) 144
A rectangle has a perimeter of 36 cm and its length is twice its width. What is the area, in square centimeters, of this rectangle?

\noindent(A) 48\\
(B) 72\\
(C) 96\\
(D) 108\\
(E) 144