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A rectangular poster is to have 50 in.? for printed matter (the shaded area in the figure to the right). It is to have a 2-in. margin on each side and a 4-in. margin at the top and bottom. Find the dimensions of the poster so that the amount of paper used is minimized. A horizontal width of inches will minimize the amount of paper used for the poster. (Type an integer or a decimal.)

A rectangular poster is to have 50 in.? for printed matter (the shaded area in the figure to the right). It is to have a 2-in. margin on each side and a 4-in. margin at the top and bottom. Find the dimensions of the poster so that the amount of paper used is minimized. A horizontal width of inches will minimize the amount of paper used for the poster. (Type an integer or a decimal.)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
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A rectangular poster is to have 50 in.? for printed matter (the shaded area in the figure to the right). It is to have a 2-in. margin on each side and a 4-in. margin at the top and bottom. Find the dimensions of the poster so that the amount of paper used is minimized. A horizontal width of inches will minimize the amount of paper used for the poster. (Type an integer or a decimal.)
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