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document.write( "A path is to be constructed using bricks. The bricks are in 5 stacks of 9 bricks high, 9 wide, and 4 deep. One brick covers 32 sq. in. All but 1 dozen bricks are used. The path is 4 ft. wide. Bricks are in stacks prior to use.\r
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document.write( "Determine length (feet) of path.
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document.write( "22 * 5 = 110 total bricks.
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document.write( "110 - 12 = 98 used.
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document.write( "32 sq. in. = .222 sq. ft.
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document.write( "Unsure how to solve.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #842039 by greenestamps(13200)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "You are not reading the given information about the number of bricks correctly. \n" ); document.write( "The bricks are in 5 stacks; each stack contains 9*9*4 = 324 bricks. 5 stacks each with 324 bricks means 324*5 = 1620 bricks. \n" ); document.write( "Each brick covers 32 square inches; 12 of the bricks are not used. The total area covered by 1608 bricks at 32 square inches each is 1608*32 = 51456 square inches. \n" ); document.write( "The path is 4 feet = 48 inches wide; the length of the path is 51456/48 = 1072. \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER:The length of the path is 1072 feet \n" ); document.write( "Oops!! \n" ); document.write( "1072 inches, or 89 feet 4 inches, or 89 1/3 feet \r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |