A rectangular box with a volume of 931 ft° is to be constructed with a square base and top. The cost per square foot for the bottom is 20¢, for the top is 15¢, and for the sides is 2.5¢. What dimensions will minimize the cost? What are the dimensions of the box? The length of one side of the base is The height of the box is (Round to one decimal place as needed )

A rectangular box with a volume of 931 ft° is to be constructed with a square base and top. The cost per square foot for the bottom is 20¢, for the top is 15¢, and for the sides is 2.5¢. What dimensions will minimize the cost? What are the dimensions of the box? The length of one side of the base is The height of the box is (Round to one decimal place as needed )

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter62: Volumes Of Prisms And Cylinders

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 38A: A copper casting is in the shape of a prism with an equilateral triangle base. The length of each...

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