A cabinet maker wants to make a simple open cab- inet as shown at right. If the middle shelf is to be halfway between the top and bottom of the cabi- net and the cabinet maker has 30 feet of wood to construct cabinet, what dimensions would maxi- mize the front area of the cabinet? Show steps and work

A cabinet maker wants to make a simple open cab- inet as shown at right. If the middle shelf is to be halfway between the top and bottom of the cabi- net and the cabinet maker has 30 feet of wood to construct cabinet, what dimensions would maxi- mize the front area of the cabinet? Show steps and work

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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A cabinet maker wants to make a simple open cab-
inet as shown at right. If the middle shelf is to be
halfway between the top and bottom of the cabi-
net and the cabinet maker has 30 feet of wood to
construct cabinet, what dimensions would maxi-
mize the front area of the cabinet?
Show steps and work

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