SOLUTION: A open top rectangular container with a square base has to be manufactured of metal plate .the volume of the container should be 62,5m^3.determine the dimensions of the container T

Question 1055889: A open top rectangular container with a square base has to be manufactured of metal plate .the volume of the container should be 62,5m^3.determine the dimensions of the container That will yield a minimum surface area.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Bottom of x by x, and height of y.
S, the surface area for the five sides.

Substitute into S.

Bottom square dimensions each are 5 units.
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The height is 2.5 units, to make box have its maximum surface area.
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