Answer :
The shortest side will be increased to 17, when the sum of the dimensions increases to 160.
What is Simplification?
Simplification in mathematical terms is a process to convert a long mathematical expression in simple and easy form.
Given that,
The dimensions of ibm machine are 24 x 15 x 36,
Let length of machine is 24, width is 15 and height is 36.
To increase dimension of machine to 160,
Let there is multiplying factor of x in side,
So the length of machine = 24x
width = 15x
And height = 36x
Since, sum of dimension is 160
⇒ 24x + 15x + 36x = 160
⇒ 75x = 160
⇒ x = 32/15
The shortest side = 15x = 15 × (32/15)
= 32
The increase in the shortest side = 32 - 15 = 17
The increase in the shortest side will be 17.
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