A Square Piece of Cardboard Is Formed into a Box

question 76

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 90.75 cubic inches, what size square piece of cardboard is needed?

• A) 10.0 inches by 10.0 inches
• B) 14.0 inches by 14.0 inches
• C) 2.5 inches by 2.5 inches
• D) 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches
• E) 11.5 inches by 11.5 inches

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