43. For Jen, Alina wants to make a box with a square base whose sides and base are made of wood and whose top is made of metal. The wood she wants to use costs 5 cents per square inch, while the material for the metal top costs 12 cents per square inch. What is the largest possible box that Alina can make for Jen if she only has $20.00 to spend on materials?

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43. For Jen, Alina wants to make a box with a square base
whose sides and base are made of wood and whose top
is made of metal. The wood she wants to use costs 5 cents
per square inch, while the material for the metal top costs
12 cents per square inch. What is the largest possible box
that Alina can make for Jen if she only has $20.00 to spend
on materials?
Transcribed Image Text:43. For Jen, Alina wants to make a box with a square base whose sides and base are made of wood and whose top is made of metal. The wood she wants to use costs 5 cents per square inch, while the material for the metal top costs 12 cents per square inch. What is the largest possible box that Alina can make for Jen if she only has $20.00 to spend on materials?
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