9. A gutter with trapezoidal cross section is to be made from a long sheet of tin that is 4√108 inches wide by turning up √108 inches on each side. What is the depth of the gutter for the greatest carrying capacity? Give your answer in exact form(not decimal form).

Mathematics For Machine Technology
8th Edition
ISBN:9781337798310
Author:Peterson, John.
Publisher:Peterson, John.
Chapter63: Volumes Of Pyramids And Cones
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 34A
icon
Related questions
Question

Solve the following problems. Enclose final answer.(handwritten please)

9. A gutter with trapezoidal cross section is to be made from a long sheet of tin that is
4√108 inches wide by turning up √108 inches on each side. What is the depth of the
gutter for the greatest carrying capacity? Give your answer in exact form(not decimal
form).
Transcribed Image Text:9. A gutter with trapezoidal cross section is to be made from a long sheet of tin that is 4√108 inches wide by turning up √108 inches on each side. What is the depth of the gutter for the greatest carrying capacity? Give your answer in exact form(not decimal form).
Expert Solution
steps

Step by step

Solved in 4 steps with 4 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Geometry
ISBN:
9781337614085
Author:
Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:
Cengage,
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Elementary Geometry for College Students
Geometry
ISBN:
9781285195698
Author:
Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra & Trigonometry with Analytic Geometry
Algebra
ISBN:
9781133382119
Author:
Swokowski
Publisher:
Cengage