document.write( "Question 319467: A yardstick 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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #228823 by checkley77(12844)\"\" \"About 
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2*24=48 in^2 is the area to be filled.
\n" ); document.write( ".5*2=1 in^2 is the area of each yard stick.
\n" ); document.write( "48/1=48 yard sticks can be placed in this box.
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