You wish to Construct a closed rectangular box that has a volume of 4 ft^3. The length of the base of the box will be twice as long as its width. The material for the box and bottom of the box cost 60 cents/ft^2. The material for the side of the box cost 40 cents/ft^2. Find the dimensions of the least expensive box that can be constructed.

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Chapter9: Surfaces And Solids
Section9.1: Prisms, Area And Volume
Problem 27E: The box with dimensions indicated is to be constructed of materials that cost 1 cent per square inch...
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You wish to Construct a closed rectangular box that has a volume of 4 ft^3. The length of the base of the box will be twice as long as its width. The material for the box and bottom of the box cost 60 cents/ft^2. The material for the side of the box cost 40 cents/ft^2. Find the dimensions of the least expensive box that can be constructed. 

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