A rectangular page is to contain square inches of print. The margins on each side are 1 inch. Find the dimensions of the page such that the least amount of paper is used.
A) 16,16
B) 13,13
C) 15,15
D) 25,25
E) 14,14

Question

A rectangular page is to contain square inches of print. The margins on each side are 1 inch. Find the dimensions of the page such that the least amount of paper is used. 
A) 16,16
B) 13,13
C) 15,15
D) 25,25
E) 14,14

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The problem seems to be missing the specific number of square inches of print intended for the page, which is crucial for solving the problem accurately. However, given the options and the context, we can infer that the goal is to find a square dimension that minimizes paper use while accommodating the print area plus margins. A square page (option E, 14x14) suggests a print area of 12x12 inches (after accounting for 1-inch margins on all sides), which is 144 square inches. This option likely represents an efficient use of paper for a given, but unspecified, print area. Without the exact print area specified, we deduce the most reasonable answer based on the provided options and the requirement for minimal paper use with specified margins.

A Rectangular Page Is to Contain Square Inches of Print