The length $x$ of a rectangle is decreasing at the rate of $3 \text{ cm/min}$ and the width $y$ is increasing at the rate of $2 \text{ cm/min}$. When $x = 10 \text{ cm}$ and $y = 6 \text{ cm}$,find the rate of change of the perimeter.

  • A
    $-2 \text{ cm/min}$
  • B
    $2 \text{ cm/min}$
  • C
    $-1 \text{ cm/min}$
  • D
    $1 \text{ cm/min}$

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