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For storing the length and width of the rectangle, the most suitable data type is float. While integers could be used, lengths and widths can be non-whole numbers (e.g., 2.5 cm, 10.3 cm). Using a float allows for accurate representation of these values.

To store the calculated area, a float data type is also appropriate. The area calculation might result in a non-integer value, so a float is needed to accurately represent the result.