Seth C.

asked • 04/23/19

Dimension cost for a box, Calculus.

An open-top rectangular box is being constructed to hold a volume of 250 in3. The base of the box is made from a material costing 7 cents/in2. The front of the box must be decorated, and will cost 12 cents/in2. The remainder of the sides will cost 3 cents/in2.


Find the dimensions that will minimize the cost of constructing this box. Round all answers to two decimal places.

Front width:......

Depth:......

Height:........

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