A handbill is to contain 200 square inches of printed material, with 4-inch margins at the top and bottom and 2-inch margins on each side. What dimensions for the handbill would use the least amount of paper?
A) 13 inches by 25 inches
B) 8 inches by 30 inches
C) 14 inches by 28 inches
D) 19 inches by 31 inches

Question

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To minimize the amount of paper used, we want to maximize the area of the printed material. Let's calculate the area of each choice:

A) 13 inches by 25 inches = 325 square inches
B) 8 inches by 30 inches = 240 square inches
C) 14 inches by 28 inches = 392 square inches
D) 19 inches by 31 inches = 589 square inches

Option C, with dimensions of 14 inches by 28 inches, has the largest area among all the given options.

A Handbill Is to Contain 200 Square Inches of Printed