Johnny is designing a rectangular poster to contain 36-in squared of printing material with a 1 -in margin at the top and bottom and a 1 -in margin at each side. What overall dimensions will minimize the amount of paper used?

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6 February, 16:03

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A=b*h

36 = 6*6

(6+2) * (6+2) = 64in-squared

A square would be the most efficient, and its area would by 64in-squared the dimisions are 8inx8in.