According to U.S. postal regulations, the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end. What is the largest possible volume of a rectangular parcel with a square end that can be sent by mail? What are the dimensions of the package of largest volume? OV = 5, 832 cubic inches. x = 18 inches, y = 18 inches. OV = 11, 664 cubic inches. x = 18 inches, y = 36 inches. OV = 104 cubic inches. x = 1 inch, y= 104 inches.

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According to U.S. postal regulations, the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed
108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end. What is the largest possible
volume of a rectangular parcel with a square end that can be sent by mail? What are the dimensions of
the package of largest volume?
OV = 5, 832 cubic inches.
x = 18 inches, y = 18 inches.
OV = 11, 664 cubic inches.
x = 18 inches, y = 36 inches.
OV = 104 cubic inches.
x = 1 inch, y= 104 inches.
Transcribed Image Text:According to U.S. postal regulations, the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end. What is the largest possible volume of a rectangular parcel with a square end that can be sent by mail? What are the dimensions of the package of largest volume? OV = 5, 832 cubic inches. x = 18 inches, y = 18 inches. OV = 11, 664 cubic inches. x = 18 inches, y = 36 inches. OV = 104 cubic inches. x = 1 inch, y= 104 inches.
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