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7.4.PS-15 Question Help Juanita has 3 rectangular cards that are 7 inches by 8 inches. How can she arrange the cards, without overlapping, to make one larger polygon with the smallest possible perimeter? How will the area of the polygon compare to the combined area of the 3 cards? The perimeter of the polygon is 58 in. (Type a whole number.) How will the area of the polygon compare to the combined area of the 3 cards? O A. The areas will be equal. OB. The area of the polygon will be greater than the combined area of the cards. OC. The area of the polygon will be less than the combined area of the cards. OD. This is impossible to determine with the given information. Click to select your answer and then click Check Answer. All parts showing Clear All Check Answer Review progress Question 8 of 10 Back Next →

7.4.PS-15 Question Help Juanita has 3 rectangular cards that are 7 inches by 8 inches-example-1

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Since there is no overlapping the area of the polygon must be equal to the combined area of the cards.

7.4.PS-15 Question Help Juanita has 3 rectangular cards that are 7 inches by 8 inches-example-1
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