A box is contructed out of two different types of metal. The metal for the top and bottom, which are both square, costs $3 per square foot and the metal for the sides costs $6 per square foot. Find the dimensions that minimize cost if the box has a volume of 20 cubic feet. Length of base r Height of side z =

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A box is contructed out of two different types of metal. The metal for the top and bottom, which are both square, costs $3 per square foot and the
metal for the sides costs $6 per square foot. Find the dimensions that minimize cost if the box has a volume of 20 cubic feet.
Length of base r
Height of side z
Transcribed Image Text:A box is contructed out of two different types of metal. The metal for the top and bottom, which are both square, costs $3 per square foot and the metal for the sides costs $6 per square foot. Find the dimensions that minimize cost if the box has a volume of 20 cubic feet. Length of base r Height of side z
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