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-A rectangle has a length of $\sqrt{221}$ and a width of $\sqrt{171}$. What is the best estimate for its dimensions?
A) 14 by 13
B) 15 by 13
C) 14 by 14
D) 15 by 14

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The best estimates for the square roots are $\sqrt{221} \approx 15$ (since $15^2 = 225$) and $\sqrt{171} \approx 13$ (since $13^2 = 169$), making the dimensions approximately 15 by 13.

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