SOLUTION: A rectangular box is to have a square base and a volume of 30 ft^3. The material for the base costs 44�/ft2, the material for the sides costs 10�/ft^2, and the material for the top

Question 874103: A rectangular box is to have a square base and a volume of 30 ft^3. The material for the base costs 44�/ft2, the material for the sides costs 10�/ft^2, and the material for the top costs 32�/ft2. Letting x denote the length of one side of the base, find a function in the variable x giving the cost (in dollars) of constructing the box.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Volume is equivalent to .
Cost of top:
Cost of bottom:
Cost of all sides:

Cost of box: .
Substitute for y.

cents.
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