Marco is making seven open-topped boxes for carrying plants. The boxes are made from rectangular pieces of cardboard in which 6-in. squares are cut from each corner. The length of one rectangular sheet is 12 in. more than the width. If the volume of seven such boxes is 12096 in., what are the dimensions of the boxes? Sketch the problem and also find the dimensions of the rectangular sheet.

Marco is making seven open-topped boxes for carrying plants. The boxes are made from rectangular pieces of cardboard in which 6-in. squares are cut from each corner. The length of one rectangular sheet is 12 in. more than the width. If the volume of seven such boxes is 12096 in., what are the dimensions of the boxes? Sketch the problem and also find the dimensions of the rectangular sheet.

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

Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume

Problem 37E

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