A box manufacturer wishes to construct a closed box of volume 288 in ^3 where the base is a rectangle having a length three times its width. Estimate the dimensions of the box constructed from the least amount of material.

A box manufacturer wishes to construct a closed box of volume 288 in ^3 where the base is a rectangle having a length three times its width. Estimate the dimensions of the box constructed from the least amount of material.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 27E: The box with dimensions indicated is to be constructed of materials that cost 1 cent per square inch...

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