1y - 1/x = 1/60 = x*y =60 = x=60/y
3y - 2(60/y) = 6
3y^2-120=6y
3(y^2-40-2y) =0
y^2-40-2y=0
y = 7.4
3(7.4)-2x=6
22.2-2x = 6
2x = -16.2
x = -8.1
The amount of paper that are needed to line the bottom of 3 drawers with paper is equal to 2,160 square inches.
<h3>How to determine the amount of paper?</h3>
First of all, we would calculate the area of the bottom of each drawer as follows:
Area = length × width
Area = 36 × 20
Area = 720 square inches.
Next, we would multiply this area by 3:
Total area = 720 × 3
Total area = 2,160 square inches.
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<u>Complete Question:</u>
A decorator wants to line the bottom of 3 drawers with paper. If the bottom of each drawer measures 36 inches by 20 inches, how many square inches of paper are needed?
A. 1,040
B. 1,080
C. 2,040
D. 2,160
