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What is the longest dimension of an open top rectangular box of greatest volume that can be constructed from 120 cm2 of material if the base of the box is to be twice as long as it is wide?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume

Problem 33E: When the length of each edge of a cube is increased by 1 cm, the volume is increase by 61 cm3. What...

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box is to be twice as long as it is wide?
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