1. A box with a square base is to have an open top. The area of the material for making the box is 192 sq.cm. What should be its dimensions in order that the volume is as large as possible?

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids
Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume
Problem 20E: Find the volume and the surface area of a closed box that has dimensions of 9 in., 10 in., and 1 ft.
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1. A box with a square base is to have an open top. The area of the material for making the box is 192
sq.cm. What should be its dimensions in order that the volume is as large as possible?
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