(a) Find an equation for the total surface area of the material to be used to make the tent (b) If the tent is designed to have a volume of 1,152 cu. ft., find the length, width, and heig of the tent to minimize the surface area. (c) Suppose that the material to be used for the sides and partitions cost $5 per sq. ft., an the material used on the top and bottom costs twice as much. Determine the cost

(a) Find an equation for the total surface area of the material to be used to make the tent (b) If the tent is designed to have a volume of 1,152 cu. ft., find the length, width, and heig of the tent to minimize the surface area. (c) Suppose that the material to be used for the sides and partitions cost $5 per sq. ft., an the material used on the top and bottom costs twice as much. Determine the cost

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.4: Polyhedrons And Spheres

Problem 23E: The surface of a soccer ball is composed of 12 regular pentagons and 20 regular hexagons. With each...

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