Question
Ali and Tim have 12 sheets of paper that are each 9 inches by
12 inches. They want to use all 12 sheets to make a sign for a
basketball game. They plan to put a strip of cardboard around
the outside edge of the sign. How should they arrange
the 12 sheets of paper to use the least cardboard?
12 inches. They want to use all 12 sheets to make a sign for a
basketball game. They plan to put a strip of cardboard around
the outside edge of the sign. How should they arrange
the 12 sheets of paper to use the least cardboard?
Answers
Whatever is closest to a square.
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