131 Answered Questions for the topic Optimization

04/02/14

Optimization Problems

6 segments of a window frame are to be constructed from a piece of window framing material 6 m in length. A carpenter wants to build a frame for a rural gothic style window, where the triangle ABC... more
Optimization Calculus Area Circles

04/01/14

Optimization Problems

A piece of plexiglass is in the shape of a semicircle with radius 2 m. Determine the dimensions of the rectangle with the greatest area that can be cut from the piece of plexiglass. 

03/31/14

Optimization Problems

There are 50 apple trees in an orchard, and each tree produces an average of 200 apples each year. For each additional tree planted within the orchard, the average number of apples produces drop by... more

03/31/14

Optimization Problems

A rectangular piece of paper with perimeter 100 cm is to be rolled to forma cylindrical tube. Find the dimensions of the paper that will produce a tube with maximum volume. 
Optimization Dimensions

03/31/14

Optimization Problems

A showroom for a car dealership is to be built in the shape of a rectangle with brick on the back and sides, and glass on the front. The floor of the showrrom is to have an area of 500 m2.   a)If... more
Optimization Calculus Volume Cylinder

03/31/14

Optimization Problems

A cylindrical can is to have a volume of 1L.  a) Find the height and radius of the can that will minimize the surface area b) What is the ratio of the height to the diameter? Do pop cans have a... more

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