A $1,700$ -ft² storage building $5$ ft high is needed to store yard maintenance equipment. What dimensions should be used to minimize the outside walls? A) $43.0 \mathrm { ft } \times 43.0 \mathrm { ft }$ B) $41.2 \mathrm { ft } \times 42.5 \mathrm { ft }$ C) $29.2 \mathrm { ft } \times 29.2 \mathrm { ft }$ D) $58.3 \mathrm { ft } \times 58.3 \mathrm { ft }$ E) $41.2 \mathrm { ft } \times 41.2 \mathrm { ft }$

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To minimize the outside walls, the building should be as close to a square as possible. Given the area of 1,700 ft², the side length should be approximately $\sqrt{1700} \approx 41.2$ ft.

A 1,7001,7001,700 -Ft2 Storage Building 555 Ft High Is Needed to Store Yard Maintenance Equipment

A $1,700$ -Ft² Storage Building $5$ Ft High Is Needed to Store Yard Maintenance Equipment