* dimensions of a rectangular box that is to be completely

[uptowngirl92]

8 in. by 2 in. by 20 inches are the dimensions of a rectangular box that is to be completely wrapped with paper. If a single sheet of paper is to be used without patching, then the dimensions of the paper could be

(A) 17 in by 25 in

(B) 21 in by 24 in

(C) 24 in by 12 in

(D) 24 in by 14 in

(E) 26 in by 14 in

[sanjaylakhani]

is OA=B

base of rectangle 20*8 and height =2 will sufice

[JonathanSchneider]

Can you please cite the source? Posts that do not cite the source of a quoted problem will be removed. Thanks.