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College Algebra & Trigonometry, 2018a

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4.9. OPTIMIZATION 245<br />

The graph for this function is below:<br />

25<br />

(2, 24)<br />

20<br />

15<br />

10<br />

5<br />

−1 1 2 3 4<br />

We can see in the graph that the maximum volume given a cost of $72 will be<br />

when the base of the box is 2 feet by 2 feet. The volume will be 24 ft 3 and the<br />

height will be 6 feet. So the answer to the question is 2 ft × 2ft× 6 ft.

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