5. Crunchy Coco Hunks cereal comes in a rectangular box that must be exactly 4 inches deep. If the box must contain 288 in of cereal, what dimensions of the box minimize the amount of cardboard needed for the box?

5. Crunchy Coco Hunks cereal comes in a rectangular box that must be exactly 4 inches deep. If the box must contain 288 in of cereal, what dimensions of the box minimize the amount of cardboard needed for the box?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 31E: Mary Frances has a rectangular garden plot that encloses an area of 48 yd2. If 28 yd of fencing are...

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