I Have a Piece of Cardboard That Is Twice as Long

question 38

Multiple Choice

I have a piece of cardboard that is twice as long as it is wide. If I cut a 1-inch by 1-inch square from each corner and fold up the resulting flaps, I get a box with a volume of 144 cubic inches. What are the dimensions of the cardboard?

• A)8 inches by 16 inches
• B)14 inches by 28 inches
• C)10 inches by 20 inches
• D)12 inches by 24 inches
• E)6 inches by 12 inches

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