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Post-UTME Mathematics 2017 Objective — Question 24

Question 24 of 50 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Mathematics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Use the diagram below (rectangular package) to answer the question. Aguilar Manufacturing Company packages a product for shipping by wrapping tape around the package as shown in the diagram. An additional 10% length of tape per package is needed for overlap. What is the total length of tape needed per package?

Diagram for question 24
  • A. 40 inches
  • B. 55 inches
  • C. 66 inches
  • D. 77 inches / E. 110 inches

Explanation

Two vertical wraps of 2(5+15)=40 each and... total base length 100 inches, plus 10% overlap = 110 inches.

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