I am horrible with word problems.
An open-top box with a square base is to be constructed from 110 square centimeters of material.
What dimensions will produce a box with largest possible volume?

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anonymous · Answer

I just need a push in the right direction for solving this.

anonymous · Answer

Without working it all out and assuming u can use all the material, let the side of the square base be x and the height be h, then

SA = 4xh + x^2  and V = x^2h.

a_clan · Answer

We have to find maxima on the volume

anonymous · Answer

find a formula for V in terms of x only
differentiate and equate to 0
solve to find x
then find h
these are the required dimensions
confirm maximum using second derivative

anonymous · Answer

i'm assuming u know some calculus

anonymous · Answer

i am in pre-calculus right now

anonymous · Answer

110/l*w*h to get the volume