SOLUTION: Will a picture with a dimensions of 42 inches by 30 inches fit in a space of 20 square feet? please help me and show me how

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Question 434361: Will a picture with a dimensions of 42 inches by 30 inches fit in a space of 20 square feet? please help me and show me how
Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
42"=3.5'
30"=2.5'
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3.5*2.5=8.75 ft^2
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Answer: As long as the shortest dimension of the space is greater than 2.5' then it will fit.
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Ed