Solve the Problem. -A Rectangular Piece of Tin Has an Area of 496

question 122

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rectangular piece of tin has an area of 496 square inches. A square of 2 inches is cut from each corner, and an open box is made by turning up the ends and sides. If the volume of the box is 648 cubic inches, what were the
Original dimensions of the piece of tin?

• A)18 in. by 33 in.
• B)12 in. by 25 in.
• C)16 in. by 31 in.
• D)14 in. by 29 in.

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