What is the greatest number of triangular sections, each with a base of 5 inches and a height of 8 inches, that can be cut from a rectangular piece of paper measuring 30 inches by 40 inches?
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area of whole rectangular piece = 30*40 = 1200 in²
area of required triangle = 1/2*5*8 = 20 in²
no. of triangles can be cut = area of whole piece of rectangular / area of required triangle
= 1200 / 20
= 60
ANSWER : Maximum 60 pieces of triangle can be cut from whole rectangular sheet or piece.
area of whole rectangular piece = 30*40 = 1200 in²
area of required triangle = 1/2*5*8 = 20 in²
no. of triangles can be cut = area of whole piece of rectangular / area of required triangle
= 1200 / 20
= 60
ANSWER : Maximum 60 pieces of triangle can be cut from whole rectangular sheet or piece.
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