6. A rectangular box with a square base, an open top, and a volume of 216 in³ is to be constructed. What should the dimensions of the box be to minimize the surface area of the box? What is the minimum surface area?.

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6. A rectangular box with a square base, an open top, and a volume of 216 in³ is to be constructed.
What should the dimensions of the box be to minimize the surface area of the box? What is
the minimum surface area?.
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