You are constructing an open top box for your cat to sleep in. The plush material for the square bottom of the box costs $6/ft² and the material for the sides costs $3/ft². You need a box with volume 4ft³. Find the dimensions of the box that will minimize the cost. The dimensions of the box that will minimize the cost are (numbers) feet. (enter a comma separated list) help

You are constructing an open top box for your cat to sleep in. The plush material for the square bottom of the box costs $6/ft² and the material for the sides costs $3/ft². You need a box with volume 4ft³. Find the dimensions of the box that will minimize the cost. The dimensions of the box that will minimize the cost are (numbers) feet. (enter a comma separated list) help

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter4: Systems Of Linear Equations

Section4.3: Solve Mixture Applications With Systems Of Equations

Problem 158E: The manufacturer of an energy drink spends $1.20 to make each drink and sells them for $2. The...

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