Rectangular boxes with a volume of 10m^3 are made of two materials. The materials for the top and bottom of the box costs $10/m^2 and the material for the sides of the box costs $1/m^2. What are the dimensions of the box that minimize the cost of the box?

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tylerd · Answer

ok so we are trying to minimize the area of the top and bottom.

we may be able to come up with an equation here. one sec..

tylerd · Answer

LxWxH =V

top and bottom are equal to 2(L x W)

sides are equal to 2(L x H) and 2(W x H)

tylerd · Answer

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