You are constructing an open box (no top) with a square base for your best friends birthday. You only have 100 square feet of wrapping paper. Determine the dimensions of the box that maximize its volume. The volume of a rectangular prism with length ` height h, and width w is given by V = ` · h · w.

You are constructing an open box (no top) with a square base for your best friends birthday. You only have 100 square feet of wrapping paper. Determine the dimensions of the box that maximize its volume. The volume of a rectangular prism with length ` height h, and width w is given by V = ` · h · w.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids

Section9.CR: Review Exercises

Problem 22CR

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