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it is because if it were square, circular or even triangular, there would be less space for us to write on. furthermore, as paper is mass-produced, it would be easier to create rectangular paper than other shaped papers. Plus, as printers, scanners and photocopying machines are all already built to print on rectangular paper, it would be troublesome to change the shape of paper.
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How do you spell rectangular prism?
Yep, you got it!
How many vertices does a rectangular pris have than rectangular pyramid?
A rectangular prism has 8 vertices whereas rectangular based pyramid has 5 vertices
Why do all flags have the shape of rectangle?
There is no specific reason, actually. Also, I know at least one flag does not; look up Ohio's flag. (alternate answer) Rectangles are a convenient shape to work with. You might also ask why pieces of paper are rectangular, books are rectangular, newspapers and magazines are rectangular, candy bars are rectangular, and so forth. It would be trickier to make pentagonal flags. Why give yourself extra work? Switzerland's flag is a square rather than a country; I think they had to get special permission for this. Rectangular flags appear to be golden rectangles which are said to look nicer, so perhaps this has something to do with it.
What is the mathematical name for a rectangular box?
Rectangular cuboid
How is a rectangle and rectangular prism alike?
both are a rectangular
