SOLUTION: Each flag is in the shape of an isosceles triangle. To give the fabric support, a ribbon needs to be sewn around the outside edges of the flag. The base of each triangle is 1.25

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Question 1130315: Each flag is in the shape of an isosceles triangle. To give the fabric support, a ribbon needs to be sewn around the outside edges of the flag. The base of each triangle is 1.25 feet. Eleonore has ordered 500 feet of ribbon and is hoping to make at least 75 flags. What is the maximum length possible for each leg of the triangles? (Round your answer to the nearest tenth)

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+500%2F75+=+6.667+ ft of ribbon per flag ( maximum )
+6.667+-+1.25+=+5.41667+ ft for the 2 equal sides ( maximum )
+5.41667%2F2+=+2.708333+
Each leg can be a maximum of 2.7 ft