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    Aug 22, 2012, 06:18 PM
    Rectangle Dimensions Word Problem ?
    The top and bottom margins of a rectangular poster are each
    5 inches, and each side margin is 3 inches. The printed material
    On the poster occupies an area of 400 square inches.
    Find the dimensions that will use the least possible amount
    Of posterboard.
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    Aug 22, 2012, 06:53 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by sabrinazafar View Post
    The top and bottom margins of a rectangular poster are each
    5 inches, and each side margin is 3 inches. The printed material
    on the poster occupies an area of 400 square inches.
    Find the dimensions that will use the least possible amount
    of posterboard.

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