The top and bottom margins of a poster are each 2 cm and the side margins are each 6 cm. If the area of printed material on the poster is fixed at 388 cm², find the dimensions of the poster with the smallest area. Round to two decimal places. a) What is the height that minimizes the area? Height b) What is the width that minimizes the area? Width cm CHECK ANSWER cm

The top and bottom margins of a poster are each 2 cm and the side margins are each 6 cm. If the area of printed material on the poster is fixed at 388 cm², find the dimensions of the poster with the smallest area. Round to two decimal places. a) What is the height that minimizes the area? Height b) What is the width that minimizes the area? Width cm CHECK ANSWER cm

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 38E: Examine several rectangles, each with an area of 36 in2, and find the dimensions of the rectangle...

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