A Stained-Glass Window Is Being Designed in the Shape of a Rectangle

question 43

Multiple Choice

A stained-glass window is being designed in the shape of a rectangle surmounted by a semicircle, as shown in the figure. The width of the window is to be 3 feet, but the height h is yet to be determined. If 27 ft ² of glass is to be used, find the height h.

• A) feet
• B) feet
• C) feet
• D) feet
• E) feet

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