document.write( "Question 289157: A yard stick measures 0.5 by 2 by 36 inches.How many yardsticks will fit in a box 2 inches wide and 36 inches high,if the length of the box is 24 inches? \n" ); document.write( "
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.5*2=1 in^2 is the end dimrnsion for each ruler.
\n" ); document.write( "2*24=48 in^2 is the end dimention for the box .
\n" ); document.write( "Thus there is room for 48 rulers in the box.
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