We want to construct a cylindrical can with a bottom but no top that will have a volume of 30 cm³. Determine the dimensions of the can that will minimize the amount of material needed to construct the can.

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We want to construct a cylindrical can with a bottom but no top that will have a volume of 30
cm³. Determine the dimensions of the can that will minimize the amount of material needed to
construct the can.
Transcribed Image Text:We want to construct a cylindrical can with a bottom but no top that will have a volume of 30 cm³. Determine the dimensions of the can that will minimize the amount of material needed to construct the can.
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