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Applications of Conics

Question 7 • *25-26 KCS21 Precalculus IC

A company produces circular drink coasters. The equation x2 + y2 = 18.0625, with units in inches, represents the size of a coaster. Each coaster is cut from a square piece of cardboard. What is the minimum possible area of each cardboard piece?

Answer
A
4.25 in2
B
8.5 in2
C
18.0625 in2
D
72.25 in2
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