A rectangular solid (with a square base) has a surface area of 337.5 square centimeters. Find the dimensions that will result in a solid with maximum volume.

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A rectangular solid (with a square base) has a surface area of 337.5 square
centimeters. Find the dimensions that will result in a solid with maximum
volume.
A Norman window is constructed
by adjoining a semicircle to the top
of an ordinary rectangular window!
Find the dimensions of a Norman
window of maximum area when
士
%3D
the total perimeter is 16 feet (means
2x+2y+ = 16).
2.
1.
2.
(x
Area: A=x y+-
2.
Transcribed Image Text:A rectangular solid (with a square base) has a surface area of 337.5 square centimeters. Find the dimensions that will result in a solid with maximum volume. A Norman window is constructed by adjoining a semicircle to the top of an ordinary rectangular window! Find the dimensions of a Norman window of maximum area when 士 %3D the total perimeter is 16 feet (means 2x+2y+ = 16). 2. 1. 2. (x Area: A=x y+- 2.
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