18 18) From a thin piece of cardboard 40 in. by 40 in., square corners are cut out so that the sides can befolded up to make a box. What dimensions will yield a box of maximum volume? What is themaximum volume? Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.A) 26.7 in. x 26.7 in. x 6.7 in.; 4740.7 in3B) 13.3 in. x 13.3 in. x 13.3 in.; 2370.4 in3D) 26.7 in. x 26.7 in. x 13.3 in.; 9481.5 in3C) 20 in. x 20 in. x 10 in.; 4000 in3

let "x" be the height of square corners which are cut outso, Box has length =40-2x, width =40-2x ,…

Answered: 18) From a thin piece of cardboard 40…

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