Melissa K.

asked • 07/17/19

Pre calc question

You are making a rectangular box out of a 16-inch-by-20-inch piece of cardboard. The box will be formed by making the cuts shown in the diagram and folding up the sides. You want the box to have the greatest volume possible.

How many inches should the cuts be ?

What is the max volume?

Give the dimensions from least to greatest.

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Victoria V. answered • 07/17/19

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Victoria V.

3rd line should say V = 4x^3 - 72x^2 + 320 x, I forgot to square the x attached to the -72
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