A postal service will accept packages only if the length plus girth is no more than 222 inches. (See the figure.) Assuming that the front face of the package (as shown in the figure) is square, what is the largest volume package that the postal service will accept? 74 x in3 Length Girth

A postal service will accept packages only if the length plus girth is no more than 222 inches. (See the figure.) Assuming that the front face of the package (as shown in the figure) is square, what is the largest volume package that the postal service will accept? 74 x in3 Length Girth

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

Problem 37E: Examine several rectangles, each with a perimeter of 40 in., and find the dimensions of the...

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A postal service will accept packages only if the length plus girth is no more than 222 inches. (See the figure.) Assuming that the front face of the package (as shown in the figure) is square, what is the largest
volume package that the postal service will accept?
74
X in3
Length
Girth

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