This quiz steps through Preview Activity 3.4.1 of Active Calculus, According to U.S. postal regulations, the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end. What is the largest possible volume of a rectangular parcel with a square end that can be sent by mail? What are the dimensions of the package of largest volume? We are given this important information: "the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end." Which rough sketch fits this information?

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This quiz steps through Preview Activity 3.4.1 of Active Calculus,
According to U.S. postal regulations, the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108
inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end. What is the largest possible volume of a
rectangular parcel with a square end that can be sent by mail? What are the dimensions of the package of
largest volume?
We are given this important information: "the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed
108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end."
Which rough sketch fits this information?
2108
2108
5108
Transcribed Image Text:This quiz steps through Preview Activity 3.4.1 of Active Calculus, According to U.S. postal regulations, the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end. What is the largest possible volume of a rectangular parcel with a square end that can be sent by mail? What are the dimensions of the package of largest volume? We are given this important information: "the girth plus the length of a parcel sent by mail may not exceed 108 inches, where by "girth" we mean the perimeter of the smallest end." Which rough sketch fits this information? 2108 2108 5108
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