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A gift box measures 6 in. along each edge You cut a rectangular sheet of wrapping paper to get a single piece with which you can cover the box without overlapping. What are the smallest possible dimensions of the original sheet of wrapping paper?

a.	24 in. by 18 in.	c.	18 in. by 20 in.
b.	20 in. by 14 in.	d.	12 in. by 14 in.

 

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A gift box measures 6 in. along each edge You cut a rectangular sheet of wrapping paper to get a single piece with which you can cover the box without overlapping. What are the smallest possible dimensions of the original sheet of wrapping paper?

a.	24 in. by 18 in.	c.	18 in. by 20 in.
b.	20 in. by 14 in.	d.	12 in. by 14 in.

Hint: You have to cut a "†" shape to cover the box with a single sheet of paper without overlapping.

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