GRE Question of the Day (August 1)

Math

A construction company will produce identical metal supports in the shape of a right triangle with legs of length 3 feet and 4 feet. The three sides of each triangular support are to be constructed of metal stripping. If the company has a total of 6,000 feet of metal stripping and there is no waste of material in the construction of the supports, what is the greatest possible number of supports that the company can produce?

A. 428
B. 500
C. 545
D. 600
E. 1,000

Correct Answer - B - (click and drag your mouse to see the answer)

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