document.write( "Question 202324This question is from textbook Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
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Since we’re using an 11’’ by 14,” or 154 square-inch cardboard sheet, and since the base, or bottom of the box is going to be 80 square inches, after we form the bottom, or base of the box, we will have 74 (154 – 80) square inches remaining from the cardboard sheet. \r
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