For a class project, a teacher cuts out 15 congruent
circles from a single sheet of paper that measures 6
inches by 10 inches. How much paper is wasted?

A. (60 - 152) square inches

B. 152 square inches

C. 45 square inches

D. (60 - 7) square inches

Given:
Sheet of paper with dimensions: 6 inches by 10 inches
Cut into 15 congruent circles.

Area of the paper = 6 inches x 10 inches = 60 in²

60 in² / 15 circles = 4 in²

Area of a circle = π r²
A = 3.14 * (1in)²
A = 3.14 in²

Out of a 4 in² piece of paper, only 3.14 in² can be used to form a circle that has a radius of 1 in.

3.14 in² x 15 pcs = 47.10 in² total area of all 15 circles

60 in² -  47.10 in² = 12.90 in² paper is wasted.

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