Parcel Post Regulations Postal regulations specify that a parcel sent by priority mail may have a combined length and girth of no more than 81 in. Find the dimensions of the cylindrical package of greatest volume that may be sent via priority mail. (Hint: The length plus the girth is 2ar + 1.) 27 in 27 in What is the volume (in cubic inches) of such a package? 6265.3 in

Parcel Post Regulations Postal regulations specify that a parcel sent by priority mail may have a combined length and girth of no more than 81 in. Find the dimensions of the cylindrical package of greatest volume that may be sent via priority mail. (Hint: The length plus the girth is 2ar + 1.) 27 in 27 in What is the volume (in cubic inches) of such a package? 6265.3 in

Elementary Geometry for College Students

6th Edition

ISBN:9781285195698

Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.2: Pyramids, Area, And Volume

Problem 35E

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