A rectangular sheet of metal of length=30cm and width = 28cm has a square of side x cm cut from each corner. The ends and sides will be folded upwards to form an open box. Determine the value of a that will maximise the volume of this box. Input the value for a correct to one decimal place. x = X

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A rectangular sheet of metal of length = 30cm and width = 28cm has a square of side x cm cut from
each corner. The ends and sides will be folded upwards to form an open box.
Determine the value of a that will maximise the volume of this box.
X
x =
X
X
X
Input the value for a correct to one decimal place.
X
X
X
X
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular sheet of metal of length = 30cm and width = 28cm has a square of side x cm cut from each corner. The ends and sides will be folded upwards to form an open box. Determine the value of a that will maximise the volume of this box. X x = X X X Input the value for a correct to one decimal place. X X X X
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