Chapter CSB1.2, Problem 33E

To determine

Total possible shelves of 12 inch by 16 inch from 48 inch by 72-inch plywood with no waste.

Answer to Problem 33E

The total shelves possible are $n=18$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Dimension of shelve is 12 inch by 16 inch

Dimension of plywood is 48 inch by 72-inch

For no wastage of plywood, the total possible shelves from the given plywood is

  $\begin{array}{l}n=\frac{48\times 72}{12\times 16}\\ \Rightarrow n=18\end{array}$

Therefore, total shelves possible are $n=18$