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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A rectangular storage container with an open top is to have a volume of 45m^3. the length of its base its base is twice its width. Material for the base costs $5 per square meter and meterial for the sides costs $4 per square meter. Find the cost for the cheapest such container.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright so you know that V=LWH

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you also know that L=2W

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then there is It costs 5 dollars for the base and then 4 dollars for the sides... how cna you write this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

that;s the part i got confused

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you help ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

are u there?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hello?

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