SOLUTION: What is the maximum number of triangular pieces which can be cut from a sheet of plywood? The plywood is shaped like a parallelogram with a base measuring 6 meters. While the t

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Question 1161636: What is the maximum number of triangular pieces which can be cut from a sheet of plywood?
The plywood is shaped like a parallelogram with a base measuring 6 meters. While the triangular piece is a right triangle with a base measuring 2 meters.
Thanks in advance!

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Insufficient information. You don't mention the height of the parallelogram or the measure of the other leg of the triangle. There are infinite answers to this question as posed.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it