A Rectangular Board Is 2 Feet by 12 Feet

question 8

Multiple Choice

A rectangular board is 2 feet by 12 feet. How far from the center of the board will the foci be located to determine the largest elliptical tabletop? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

• A) 1.0 ft
• B) 5.9 ft
• C) 0.1 ft
• D) 5.0 ft

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Definitions:

Scorpions

Arthropods belonging to the class Arachnida, characterized by their venomous sting, used to kill prey and for defense.

Arthropod

Invertebrates, with an exoskeleton and jointed appendages, such as crustaceans and insects.

Lobsters

Marine crustaceans with a hard shell, long antennae, and ten legs, known for being a popular seafood.

Squids

Cephalopod mollusks known for their bilateral symmetry, elongated bodies, large eyes, and ability to squirt ink as a defense mechanism.