SOLUTION: Gary makes custom metal signs. He has a sheet of metal that is 6 feet by 12 and want to cut it into signs that are 2 feet by 4 feet. How many signs can he make?

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Question 1033816: Gary makes custom metal signs.
He has a sheet of metal that is 6 feet by 12 and want to cut it into signs that are 2 feet by 4 feet.
How many signs can he make?

Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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Cut the 6 foot sides into three 2-foot pieces, and each 12 foot side into three four-foot pieces...thus there will be nine signs...