OPTIMIZATION PROBLEM The rectangular sheet of metal, shown in figure 1,is to be folded along the dotted lines to form a drain of rectangular section, shown in figure 2. Find the maximum possible area of the cross — section given that AB = 30cm, B = 5m and EF = HG = x cm, AE = FB.

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OPTIMIZATION PROBLEM

The rectangular sheet of metal, shown in figure 1,is to be folded along the dotted lines to form a drain of rectangular section, shown in figure 2.

Find the maximum possible area of the cross — section given that AB = 30cm, B = 5m and EF = HG = x cm, AE = FB.

 

 

D H
A+
E
x cm
G C
30 cm
Figure 1
F
5m
+ B
A
E
B
x cm F
Figure 2
5m
Transcribed Image Text:D H A+ E x cm G C 30 cm Figure 1 F 5m + B A E B x cm F Figure 2 5m
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