Solve the Problem. -A Rain Gutter Is Made from Sheets of Aluminum That

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Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rain gutter is made from sheets of aluminum that are 24 inches wide. The edges are turned up to form right angles. Determine the depth of the gutter that will allow a cross-sectional area of 58 square inches. There are
Two solutions to this problem. Round to the nearest tenth of an inch.

• A)2.2 in. and 17.0 in.
• B)3.4 in. and 8.6 in.
• C)2.7 in. and 21.3 in.
• D)4.0 in. and 10.4 in.

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