Geometry Problem 11
Book Covers

Ron’s class of 23 students is making book covers for their creative writing books out of special matboard with dimensions of 4 feet by 3 feet.  The book covers have to be 9 ½ inches by 12 ½ inches.  

Determine the number of pieces of matboard that Ron’s class will need to purchase in order to ensure that they have enough matboard for all the students to have a front and a back cover.  Also determine the amount and percent of waste on each board.


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CU - Conceptual Understanding 1 2 3 4 5 6

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PS - Processes & Strategies 1 2 3 4 5 6

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C - Communication 1 2 3 4 5 6

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ACC - Accuracy 1     4 5  

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