You cut square corners with side lengths that are whole numbers from a piece of cardboard with dimensions 20 inches by 30 inches. You then fold the cardboard to create a box with no lid. Which of the following dimensions will give you the greatest volume?

A. 12 in. by 22 in. by 4 in.

B. 10 in. by 20 in. by 5 in.

C. 14 in. by 24 in. by 2 in.

D. 10 in. by 24 in. by 6 in.

Question

You cut square corners with side lengths that are whole numbers from a piece of cardboard with dimensions 20 inches by 30 inches. You then fold the cardboard to create a box with no lid. Which of the following dimensions will give you the greatest volume?

A. 12 in. by 22 in. by 4 in.	

B. 10 in. by 20 in. by 5 in.	

C. 14 in. by 24 in. by 2 in.	

D. 10 in. by 24 in. by 6 in.

anonymous · Answer

okay one second please

anonymous · Answer

can you explain a little more please i dont want the answer i just want to understand a little more

anonymous · Answer

so i multiply each answer till i get 20 and 30?

anonymous · Answer

i think i got it thanks