We want to construct a box whose base length is 3 times the base width. The material used to build the top and bottom cost RM10/fte and the material used to build the sides cost RM6/fe. If the box must have a volume of 50ftr determine the dimensions that will minimize the cost to build the box.

We want to construct a box whose base length is 3 times the base width. The material used to build the top and bottom cost RM10/fte and the material used to build the sides cost RM6/fe. If the box must have a volume of 50ftr determine the dimensions that will minimize the cost to build the box.

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.3: Cylinders And Cones

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