Kait N.

asked • 07/11/17

The area of a mirror is 225 square inches, and its width is 13 3/4 inches. Will the mirror fit in a space that is 15 in. by 16 in.

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John R. answered • 07/11/17

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The area of the mirror is:
 
Area = width x height   
 
or
 
A = wh
 
So the height is
 
h = A/w
 
h = 225/13.75
 
h = 16.36 inches
 
Doesn't look like it will fit.
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David W.

. . .  So, does the 16.36" height fit in the 15" direction or the 16" direction ??
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