9 Answered Questions for the topic Optimizing
Optimizing a minimum
A closed rectangular container with a square base is to have a volume of 3456 in3. The material for the top and bottom of the container will cost per $2 in^2, and the material for the sides will...
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Optimizing Functions Word Problem
10/19/17
What ticket price will maximize the revenue?
the student council plans to run the school talent show to raise money for charity. Last year, tickets sold for $11 each and 400 people attended. The student council has decided to raise the ticket...
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An open box with its base having a length twice its width is to be constructed with 600 square cm of material. Find its dimensions that maximize the volume.
so I am asked to maximize l*w*h = 2w^2*h
l*w +2w*h+2lh=600
I solved for h in terms of w
2w*w+2wh+2*2wh=600
2wh+4wh=600-2w^2
h(6w)=600-2w^2
h=(600-2w^2)/(6w)
I plugged it into l*w*h and...
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12/15/15
math world problem, need answer ASAP
the world cup rugby ball is shown, its is made of a cylinder with ends which are hemispheres. the ends of the cylinder and hemisphere have a radius of 8cm and the enitre ball has a length of...
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06/20/14
Optimization Problems
Liz Energy drink is to be sold in 472 mL cylindrical cans. Since it is a new product the package designers want the cans to be more visible when displayed with competing products so they want the...
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06/20/14
Optimization Problems
The Eco-venture charter company offers local environmental excursions. The fare is $45 per person if up to 30 passengers sign up for the trip. (Note: The company does not offer the trip if fewer...
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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.
Optimizing
04/01/14
I need help with optimizing a minimum
A closed rectangular container with a square base is to have a volume of 3456 in3. The material for the top and bottom of the container will cost per $4 in2, and the material for the sides will...
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Optimizing
04/01/14
I need help with optimizing a minimum
A rectangular page is to contain 30 square inches of printable area. The margins at the top and bottom of the page are each 1 inch, one side margin is 1 inch, and the other side margin is 2 inches....
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