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Problem
At a store, when a length is reported as 
inches that means the length is at least 
inches and at most 
inches. Suppose the dimensions of a rectangular tile are reported as 2 inches by 3 inches. In square inches, what is the minimum area for the rectangle?
(A) 3.75 (B) 4.5 (C) 5 (D) 6 (E) 8.75
Solution
The minimum dimensions of the rectangle is 1.5 inches by 2.5 inches. The minimum area is (A) 
inches.
