SOLUTION: A box with a lid is to be made from a 48-by-24-inch piece of cardboard by cutting and folding, as shown in the figure. if the box must be at least 6 inches high, what size squares

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Question 254232: A box with a lid is to be made from a 48-by-24-inch piece of cardboard by cutting and folding, as shown in the figure. if the box must be at least 6 inches high, what size squares should be cut from the two corners in order for the box to have a volume of 1000 cubic inches?
(couldn't found figure, so please give me at least starting if u cant do without figure. i really need this problem to be done!!! plZZZZ). (thank you very much!!!!!)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Nope, sorry. Got to have the picture to help you. Scan the figure and post it on one of those image posting sites, then re-post your question including a link to the image.

John