A plastic gutter is designed to catch water at the edge of a roof.

Manufacturers need to minimize the amount of material used to make their product. What is the best cross-section for a gutter?

Options for cross-section are:
1. Triangular Shape
2. Rectangular Shape
3. Circular Shape

I need to use optimization and calculus to solve this. Any working out you can show me would be very helpful.

Question

A plastic gutter is designed to catch water at the edge of a roof.

Manufacturers need to minimize the amount of material used to make their product. What is the best cross-section for a gutter?

Options for cross-section are:
1. Triangular Shape
2. Rectangular Shape
3. Circular Shape

I need to use optimization and calculus to solve this. Any working out you can show me would be very helpful.

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