In constructing an open rectangular box from 300 ft² of material, what dimensions will result in a box of maximum volume? Let x be the length of the box, let y be the width of the box, and let z be the height of the box. What is the equation that represents the total surface area of the box? Assume that the box is open on top.

In constructing an open rectangular box from 300 ft² of material, what dimensions will result in a box of maximum volume? Let x be the length of the box, let y be the width of the box, and let z be the height of the box. What is the equation that represents the total surface area of the box? Assume that the box is open on top.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

Problem 40E: For a right circular cone, the dimensions are r=6 cm and h=8 cm. If the length of the radius is...

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