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A rain gutter is made from sheets of aluminum that are 18 inches wide by turning up the edges to form right angles. Determine the depth of the gutter that

will maximize its cross-sectional area and allow the greatest amount of water to flow.
A. 5 inches
B. 4 inches
C. 4.5 inches
D. 5.5 inches

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The answer is C. 4.5 in
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