Drum Tight Containers is designing an open-top, square-based, rectangular box that will have a volume of 13.5 in 3. What dimensions will minimize surface area? What is the minimum surface area? What are the dimensions of the box? The length of one side of the base is The height of the box is

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Drum Tight Containers is designing an open-top, square-based, rectangular box that will have a volume of 13.5 in 3. What dimensions will minimize surface area?
What is the minimum surface area?
What are the dimensions of the box?
The length of one side of the base is
The height of the box is
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