Question

Suppose that you wish to build an enclosure in your backyard to practice golf. It is to be open at the front and have a square end. It will be made from a framework of pipe and covered on three sides and the back with netting. It is to have a volume of 18 m3.

a) If you already have plenty of pipe, but need to buy the netting at a cost of $1.25 per square metre, what dimensions will minimize the cost of the enclosure?

Thank you.

Answer 1

Maybe someone could just show me how to start this question, thanks.

Answer 2

which part is to be square?

Answer 3

end?

Answer 4

opposite the open side ?

Answer 5

this is the diagram,

Answer 6

sorry the front is open though.

Answer 7

The netting is in the back

Answer 8

the netting is on the 3 sides and the back correct?