A company wishes to manufacture a box with a volume of 28 cubic feet that is open on top and is twice as long as it is wide. Find the width of the box that can be produced using the minimum amount of material. Round to the neare st tenth, if necessary.

A company wishes to manufacture a box with a volume of 28 cubic feet that is open on top and is twice as long as it is wide. Find the width of the box that can be produced using the minimum amount of material. Round to the neare st tenth, if necessary.

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

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A company wishes to manufacture a box with a volume of 28 cubic feet that is open on top and is twice as
long as it is wide. Find the width of the box that can be produced using the minimum amount of
material. Round to the ne are st tenth, if necessary.

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