A. sum of thickness of both leaves
B. two-third of the sum of thickness of both the leaves
C. actual thickness of the stronger leaf
D. larger of (B) and (C)
Correct Answer: larger of (B) and (C) ✔
Last Updated: January 20, 2019
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