we want to build a box shaped tool shed with a square base and 180 cubic feet capacity. the material for the base costs $3 per square foot, the roof material costs $6 dollars per square foot, and the material for the sides cos $4.50 per square foot. Find the dimensions yielding the most economical shed and the cost of the materials. use optimization

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anonymous · Answer

are you sure about different prices for base and roof because it won't remain to be a box than?

bahrom7893 · Answer

yay! optimization... did anyone help u out yet?

bahrom7893 · Answer

or should I start?

anonymous · Answer

What class are you in? Calculus or nonlinear numerical optimization?