SOLUTION: a box has a rectangular base of 30cm by 25cm iron rods are to be placed in the box a)calculate the biggest sized rod that could be laid down in the box b)Only one rod is to b

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Question 924082: a box has a rectangular base of 30cm by 25cm iron rods are to be placed in the box
a)calculate the biggest sized rod that could be laid down in the box
b)Only one rod is to be placed in the box. Calculate the longest rod
possible that can be placed in the box.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a) sqrt%2830%5E2+%2B+25%5E2%29+ = 39cm rounded
b) +sqrt%28h%5E2+%2B+39%5E2%29