SOLUTION: A container has a square base. The area is 800 cm^2. The size of a book is 25 cm by 30 cm. Can the book lie flat on the base of the container?
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Question 1019811: A container has a square base. The area is 800 cm^2. The size of a book is 25 cm by 30 cm. Can the book lie flat on the base of the container?
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a. Find the side length of the container.
b. Compare the side length with the dimensions of the book.
c. Use the comparison to determine if the book will fit. Answer by ikleyn(52786) (Show Source):
