$0.50 Calculus

• From Mathematics: Calculus
• Due on Dec. 03, 2008
• Asked on Dec 03, 2008 at 8:15:41PM

Q:

A private shipping company will accept a box for domestic shipment only if the sum of its length and girth (distance around) does not exceed 108 in. What dimensions will give a box with a square end the largest possible volume?

A 18 in. x 18 in. x 90 in.
B 36 in. x 36 in. x 36 in.
C 18 in. x 36 in. x 36 in.
D 18 in. x 18 in. x 36 in.

 

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