A manufacturer needs to make a cylindrical can that will hold 1500cm of liquid. Determine the dimensions of the can that will minimize the amount of material used in its construction. 1500 750 2 750 1500 750 1500 :h- 1500 750

A manufacturer needs to make a cylindrical can that will hold 1500cm of liquid. Determine the dimensions of the can that will minimize the amount of material used in its construction. 1500 750 2 750 1500 750 1500 :h- 1500 750

Fundamentals Of Construction Estimating

4th Edition

ISBN:9781337399395

Author:Pratt, David J.

Publisher:Pratt, David J.

Chapter3: Measuring Quantities Generally

Section: Chapter Questions

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A manufacturer needs to make a cylindrical can that will hold 1500cm3 of liquid. Determine the dimension of the can that will minimiz the amount of material used in its
construction.

A manufacturer needs to make a cylindrical can that will hold 1500cm of liquid. Determine the dimensions of the can that will minimize the amount
of material used in its construction.
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