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Jan loves pillows and decides to make throw-pillows for her new sofa and bed. The pillows will be in the

shape of an isoceles triangle. She wants to trim each pillow with white lace. The base of each triangle is
7 inches. Jan purchases a 310-inch roll of lace trim and wants to make at least 6 pillows. What is the
maximum length possible for each leg of the triangle?
a. 20.3 inches
b. 21.4 inches
C. 22.3 inches
d. 24.3 inches

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Answer:

C. 22.3 inches

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