A Boundary Stripe 2 In

question 3

Multiple Choice

A boundary stripe 2 in. wide is painted around a rectangle whose dimensions are 100 ft by 240 ft. Use differentials to approximate the number of square feet of paint in the stripe.

• A)113
• B)113.33
• C)113.81
• D)113.89
• E)113.23

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