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Shelly sews a blanket that has an area of 170 square feet. It has 30 square blocks, each the same size. What is the approximate length of each side of a block?
Answer choices:
1. 1 foot
2. 2 feet
3. 3 feet
4. 4 feet

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Shelly sews a blanket that has an area of 170 square feet. It has 30 square blocks, each the same size. What is the approximate length of each side of a block?
Answer choices:
1. 1 foot
2. 2 feet
3. 3 feet
4. 4 feet

anonymous · Answer

Would the answer be choice #2?

anonymous · Answer

30x^2 = 170

anonymous · Answer

gives 2.38. i guess answer is 2 feet.

what a horrible question...

anonymous · Answer

why is it horrible? and thanks!

anonymous · Answer

ask for approximate size, get 2.38, have 2 and 3 as options.
horrible :P

anonymous · Answer

2.38 is barely approximately more 2 than 3