A container with square base, vertical sides, and open top is to be made from 2000 ft² of material. Find the dimensions of the container with greatest volume. If appropriate, leave your answer in radical form and enter all fractions in lowest terms. Length of base= Height=

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A container with square base, vertical sides, and open top is to be made from 2000 ft² of material. Find the dimensions of the
container with greatest volume. If appropriate, leave your answer in radical form and enter all fractions in lowest terms.
Length of base=
Height=
Transcribed Image Text:A container with square base, vertical sides, and open top is to be made from 2000 ft² of material. Find the dimensions of the container with greatest volume. If appropriate, leave your answer in radical form and enter all fractions in lowest terms. Length of base= Height=
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