Rational Functions · Exercise 98
Construct a rational function that will help solve the problem. Then, use a calculator to answer the question.
A rectangular box with a square base is to have a volume of 20 cubic feet. The material for the base costs 30 cents/ square foot. The material for the sides costs 10 cents/square foot. The material for the top costs 20 cents/square foot. Determine the dimensions that will yield minimum cost. Let = length of the side of the base.
OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §5.6 Rational Functions · Exercise 98
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