Suppose a rectangular box has a volume of 0.9 cubic feet. What are its dimensions?

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a. It takes me 50 minutes to drive to work, depending upon traffic. If it is 34 miles, what is my average speed?

b. Suppose a rectangular box has a volume of 0.9 cubic feet. What are its dimensions?

c. You have a single rectangular piece of cardboard. Describe how you would reckon the dimensions that give you the largest box.]

I have done the first one but I need help with b and c.

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