4. Find the dimensions of the least expensive rectangular box which is three times as long as it is wide and which holds 100 cubic centimeters of water. The material for the bottom costs $0.07/cm², the sides cost $0.05/cm? and the top costs $0.02/cm².

4. Find the dimensions of the least expensive rectangular box which is three times as long as it is wide and which holds 100 cubic centimeters of water. The material for the bottom costs $0.07/cm², the sides cost $0.05/cm? and the top costs $0.02/cm².

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