x=__fty=__ft Minimizing Packaging Costs A rectangular box is to have a square base and a volume of 16 ft³. If the material for the base costs $0.19/ft2, the material for the sides costs $0.08/ft², andthe material for the top costs $0.13/ft2, determine the dimensions (in ft) of the box that can be constructed at minimum cost. (Refer to the figure below.)

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Minimizing Packaging Costs A rectangular box is to have a square base and a volume of 16 ft³. If the material for the base costs $0.19/ft2, the material for the sides costs $0.08/ft2, and the material for the top costs $0.13/ft2, determine the dimensions (in ft) of the box that can be constructed at minimum cost. (Refer to the figure below.)

Minimizing Packaging Costs A rectangular box is to have a square base and a volume of 16 ft³. If the material for the base costs $0.19/ft2, the material for the sides costs $0.08/ft2, and the material for the top costs $0.13/ft2, determine the dimensions (in ft) of the box that can be constructed at minimum cost. (Refer to the figure below.)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons

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