A candy box is made from a piece of cardboard that measures 11 by 7 inches. Squares of equal size will be cut out of each corner. The sides will then be folded up to form a rectangular box. What size square should be cut from each corner to obtain maximum volume? ..... A square with a side of length inches should be cut away from each corner to obtain the maximum volume. (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)

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A candy box is made from a piece of cardboard that measures 11 by 7 inches. Squares of equal size will be cut out of each corner. The sides will then be folded up to
form a rectangular box. What size square should be cut from each corner to obtain maximum volume?
....
A square with a side of length inches should be cut away from each corner to obtain the maximum volume.
(Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A candy box is made from a piece of cardboard that measures 11 by 7 inches. Squares of equal size will be cut out of each corner. The sides will then be folded up to form a rectangular box. What size square should be cut from each corner to obtain maximum volume? .... A square with a side of length inches should be cut away from each corner to obtain the maximum volume. (Round to the nearest hundredth as needed.)
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