A Rectangular Page Is to Contain 64 Square Inches of Print

question 50

Multiple Choice

A rectangular page is to contain 64 square inches of print. The margins on each side are 1 inch. Find the dimensions of the page such that the least amount of paper is used. ​

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Definitions:

Uncertainty

A state of having limited knowledge where it is impossible to exactly describe the existing state, a future outcome, or more than one possible outcome.

Risk

The exposure to the chance of loss or damage, or the uncertainty regarding the outcome of an action or decision.

Certainty

The firm conviction that something is reliably true, without any doubt, often used in decision-making processes.

Information-Processing Style

An individual's preferred method of gathering, interpreting, and organizing information.