A Piece of Shafting Is 108 ² Long

question 8

Short Answer

A piece of shafting is 108 ² long. Lengths of 16 ² , 18 ² , 30 ² , 8 ² , and 16 ² are cut from it. Determine how much material remains after these cuts are made. (No allowance is made for material lost in the cutting process.)

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Definitions:

The Ka

In ancient Egyptian belief, a spiritual duplicate of the body that remained near the body after death and needed sustenance to survive in the afterlife.

Abu Simbel

An ancient temple complex in southern Egypt, built by Pharaoh Ramses II, known for its massive rock-cut façades and interior chambers.

Aswan High Dam

A large dam located on the Nile River in Egypt, constructed between 1960 and 1970 to control flooding, provide increased water storage for irrigation, and generate electricity.

Ramses II

A prominent pharaoh of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty, renowned for his architectural achievements and military victories, ruling from 1279-1213 BCE.