A rectangular toy bin with an open top is to have a volume of 18ft3. The length of the base is equal to three times the width. Material for the sides costs $1 per square foot and material for the bottom costs $8 per square foot. Find the cost of the materials for the cheapest such container

A rectangular toy bin with an open top is to have a volume of 18ft3. The length of the base is equal to three times the width. Material for the sides costs $1 per square foot and material for the bottom costs $8 per square foot. Find the cost of the materials for the cheapest such container

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter9: Quadratic Equations And Functions

Section9.5: Solve Applications Of Quadratic Equations

Problem 9.74TI: A rectangular tablecloth has an area of 80 square feet. The width is 5 feet shorter than the length...

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A rectangular toy bin with an open top is to have a volume of 18ft3. The length
of the base is equal to three times the width. Material for the sides costs $1 per
square foot and material for the bottom costs $8 per square foot. Find the cost of
the materials for the cheapest such container

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