7.23. The construction cost of the dam at a given site for different heights of the dam and the corresponding storage capacity are as follows: Construction cost (Crores of rupees) Storage capacity (Mm) Height of dam (m) 150 15 40 200 18 45 250 20 50 400 25 55 500 35 60 600 50 65 Determine the most economical height of the dam for which the cost per Mm' of storage is minimum. [Ans. 55 m]
7.23. The construction cost of the dam at a given site for different heights of the dam and the corresponding storage capacity are as follows: Construction cost (Crores of rupees) Storage capacity (Mm) Height of dam (m) 150 15 40 200 18 45 250 20 50 400 25 55 500 35 60 600 50 65 Determine the most economical height of the dam for which the cost per Mm' of storage is minimum. [Ans. 55 m]
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