A $1,700$ -Ft² Storage Building $5$ Ft High Is Needed to Store Yard Maintenance Equipment

question 34

Multiple Choice

A $1,700$ -ft² storage building $5$ ft high is needed to store yard maintenance equipment. What dimensions should be used to minimize the outside walls?

• A) \(43.0 \mathrm { ft } \times 43.0 \mathrm { ft }\)
• B) \(41.2 \mathrm { ft } \times 42.5 \mathrm { ft }\)
• C) \(29.2 \mathrm { ft } \times 29.2 \mathrm { ft }\)
• D) \(58.3 \mathrm { ft } \times 58.3 \mathrm { ft }\)
• E) \(41.2 \mathrm { ft } \times 41.2 \mathrm { ft }\)

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