SOLUTION: Suppose that an open box is to be made from a square sheet of cardboard by cutting out a 3-inch squares from each corner then folding. If the box is to have a volume of 75 cubic i

Question 1103820: Suppose that an open box is to be made from a square sheet of cardboard by cutting out a 3-inch squares from each corner then folding. If the box is to have a volume of 75 cubic inches, find the original dimensions of the sheet of cardboard.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The 3 inch length also serves as height for the open box.

The original square cardboard was 11 inches on each side.
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