SOLUTION: An open rectangular tank (with no top) is to have a square base and a volume of 100 cubic feet. The cost per square foot for the bottom is $16, and for the sides is $10. What are t

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Question 1078614: An open rectangular tank (with no top) is to have a square base and a volume of 100 cubic feet. The cost per square foot for the bottom is $16, and for the sides is $10. What are the dimensions of the cheapest tank?
To achieve a minimum cost of $__________ , the tank should have a base of ___________feet by _____________feet and a height of ______________feet.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I would do this problem, if you hadn't entered:
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To achieve a minimum cost of $__________ , the tank should have a base of ___________feet by _____________feet and a height of ______________feet.
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What does that accopmlish?