A rectangular storage container with an open top is to have a volume of 22 cubic meters. The length of its base is twice the width. Material for the base costs 12 dollars per square meter. Material for the sides costs 9 dollars per square meter. Find the cost of materials for the cheapest such container.

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anonymous · Answer

whats your thinking on this before I can help you

anonymous · Answer

i calculated $408.21 which is wrong

anonymous · Answer

okay ill do it with you

anonymous · Answer

we know the length of the base is 2x with x being the width

anonymous · Answer

so 2x*x is going to equal y with y being the area of the base

anonymous · Answer

that should help you get started

anonymous · Answer

ok thanks

anonymous · Answer

i got it thanks 385.21