Question

A rectangular storage container with an open top is to have a volume of 12 cubic meters. The length of its base is twice the width. Material for the base costs 15 dollars per square meter. Material for the sides costs 7 dollars per square meter. Find the cost of materials for the cheapest such container.

Answer 1

Is it a multiple choice question?

Answer 2

No

Answer 3

oh ok

Answer 4

tough question
have they given you an answer?

Answer 5

They have not no

Answer 6

make a cubic for it

Answer 7

first write the length width and height in terms of "w"

Answer 8

i have a solution but i'll have to get back to you @rburns4

Answer 9

Ok @alekos

Answer 10

sorry i have to go. i can go through the full solution at another time. when would suit you?

Answer 11

I need it by tonight because it is due tomorrow and I will be busy

Answer 12

what time is it where you are?

Answer 13

Arizona time it's noon now