5. An open rectangular box with a square base is to contain 500 m³ . What is the minimum cost if the base is made of material costing $3 per square m, and the sides are made of material costing S2 per square m.

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6. An open rectangular box with a square base is to contain 500 m³. What is the
minimum cost if the base is made of material costing $3 per square m, and the sides
are made of material costing $2 per square m.
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