Suppose that we want to send a parcel in the shape of a square-based rectangular solid, and the Standard Post service limits the sum of the length and girth (girth - the perimeter of the base) to 128 inches. Find the dimensions of the package of the greatest volume under these.conditions. Write the exact answer. Do not round.

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Suppose that we want to send a parcel in the shape of a square-based rectangular solid, and the Standard Post service limits the sum of the length and girth (girth = the
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Transcribed Image Text:Suppose that we want to send a parcel in the shape of a square-based rectangular solid, and the Standard Post service limits the sum of the length and girth (girth = the perimeter of the base) to 128 inches. Find the dimensions of the package of the greatest volume under these.conditions. Write the exact answer. Do not round. Answer E Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts inches by. inches by inches Submit Answer © 2020 Hawkes Learning 10:47 10/25/2 O Type here to search DELL PrtScr Iriser F11 F12 F9 F10 F6 F7 F8
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