A Piece of Tin, Y = 12 Inches on a Side

question 77

Multiple Choice

A piece of tin, y = 12 inches on a side, is to have four equal squares cut from its corners, as in the illustration.If the edges are then to be folded up to make a box with a floor area of 16 square inches,
Find the depth of the box.

• A) 9 in
• B) 4 in
• C) 8 in
• D) 7 in
• E) 11 in

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