An artist wished to obtain a canvas for a painting which would allow for the picture itself occupying...

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An artist wished to obtain a canvas for a painting which would allow for the picture itself occupying 72 square inches, a margin of 4 inches on top and on bottom, and 2 inches on each side.
What are the smallest dimensions possible for such a canvas?

posted Apr 13, 2016 by Ahana

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