Solve the problem.An open box is to be constructed from a square sheet of plastic by removing a square of side 2 inches from each corner, and then turning up the sides. If the box must have a volume of 242 cubic inches, find the length of one side of the open box.

A. 11 in.
B. 10 in.
C. 13 in.
D. 15 in.


Answer: A

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