How many 3.5 inch 1 inch can be made from 1 sq ft?

Answer 1

The maximum possible is 82. I can do 81 but cannot see a way to utilise the remaining 2.25 sq inch area to make a 3.5 in x 1 in strip.

The maximum possible is 82. I can do 81 but cannot see a way to utilise the remaining 2.25 sq inch area to make a 3.5 in x 1 in strip.

The maximum possible is 82. I can do 81 but cannot see a way to utilise the remaining 2.25 sq inch area to make a 3.5 in x 1 in strip.

The maximum possible is 82. I can do 81 but cannot see a way to utilise the remaining 2.25 sq inch area to make a 3.5 in x 1 in strip.

Answer 2

The maximum possible is 82. I can do 81 but cannot see a way to utilise the remaining 2.25 sq inch area to make a 3.5 in x 1 in strip.