A candy box is made from a piece of cardboard that measures 45 by 24 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 comer 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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