Maximizing the Volume of an Open Top Box
Not what you're looking for?
A square sheet of cardboard 24 inches on a side is made into a box by cutting squares of equal size from each corner of the sheet and folding the projecting flaps into an open-top box. What should be the length of the edge of any of the cutout squares to give the box maximum volume?
4 inches
4.5 inches
5.5 inches
6.5 inches
7 inches
7.5 inches
8 inches
none of these
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
The maximum volume of an open-top box is found. The solution is detailed and well presented. The response received a rating of "5/5" from the student who originally posted the question.
Solution Preview
Please see the attached file for the complete solution.
Thanks for using BrainMass.
A square sheet of cardboard 24 inches on a side is made into a box by cutting squares of equal size from each corner of the sheet and folding the projecting flaps into an open-top ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Multiplying Complex Numbers
This is a short quiz to check your understanding of multiplication of complex numbers in rectangular form.
Geometry - Real Life Application Problems
Understanding of how geometry applies to in real-world contexts
Exponential Expressions
In this quiz, you will have a chance to practice basic terminology of exponential expressions and how to evaluate them.
Probability Quiz
Some questions on probability
Solving quadratic inequalities
This quiz test you on how well you are familiar with solving quadratic inequalities.