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create a cylindrical can that minimizes the cost of materials but holds 110 cubic inches of soup. The top and bottom of the can cost $0.0014 per square inch, while the sides cost only $0.0007 per square inch. What are the dimensions of the can that minimize the cost of materials? I got 1 for the radius and 17.5 for the height as the most efficient. I feel like this is wrong though

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