1. Joe is building a storage box using 16.5 m² of sheet metal. For parts a and b, give your answer to 2 decimal places. a) Determine the dimensions of the storage box she can build with the maximum volume. b) Determine the volume of the storage box in part a. c) Could the storage box hold 300 gallons? Justify your answer. (1 gallon 0.004 546 m³)

1. Joe is building a storage box using 16.5 m² of sheet metal. For parts a and b, give your answer to 2 decimal places. a) Determine the dimensions of the storage box she can build with the maximum volume. b) Determine the volume of the storage box in part a. c) Could the storage box hold 300 gallons? Justify your answer. (1 gallon 0.004 546 m³)

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter65: Achievement Review—section Six

Section: Chapter Questions

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