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.

Answer 1

... the answers don't quite make sense to me because if you cut 8in squares out of the cardboard like in answer A then the height should be 8in.

Answer 2

mmm

Answer 3

:S

Answer 4

@Loser66

Answer 5

i think D

Answer 6

no idea