Question 14: A rectangular box with square base is constructed to have a volume of 9m3. The material used for the base and top costs $1 per square meter, and the material used for the sides costs $3 per square meter. Find the dimensions of the cheapest possible container.

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Question 14: A rectangular box with square base is constructed to have a volume of 9m3. The material used for the base and
top costs $1 per square meter, and the material used for the sides costs $3 per square meter. Find the dimensions of the
cheapest possible container.
Transcribed Image Text:Question 14: A rectangular box with square base is constructed to have a volume of 9m3. The material used for the base and top costs $1 per square meter, and the material used for the sides costs $3 per square meter. Find the dimensions of the cheapest possible container.
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