A Square Piece of Cardboard Is Formed into a Box

question 55

Multiple Choice

A square piece of cardboard is formed into a box by cutting out 3-inch squares from each of the corners and folding up the sides. If the volume of the box needs to be 126.75 cubic inches, what size square piece of cardboard is needed?

• A)3.5 inches by 3.5 inches
• B)13.5 inches by 13.5 inches
• C)11.5 inches by 11.5 inches
• D)9.5 inches by 9.5 inches
• E)12.5 inches by 12.5 inches

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Definitions:

Discrete Classification

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Dimensional Classification

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Medical Model

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