SOLUTION: HI1 please help me with this problem . I am done with all my other homework except this one. I am in desperate need of help. Kayla has 1.5cm (squared) of sheet metal to build

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Question 116635: HI1
please help me with this problem . I am done with all my other homework except this one. I am in desperate need of help.

Kayla has 1.5cm (squared) of sheet metal to build a storage box for firewood.

a) what is the surface area of the metal , in square centimeters?
b) What are the dimensions for this square based prism box with maximum volume including a lid ?
c)If the box doesnt have a lid, what are the demensions of the square based prism. Round off to the nearest tenth of a centimeters.hint( make a table of possible boxes)
any help will be apreciated
for a) i think the area is 150 cm squared
for B according to my calculations the dimensions are 5 x 5 x 5 cm and the volume is 125 cm (cubed)
I dont know if my answers are correct and I am stuck on c)
any help will bw greatly appreciated . Pleas ehelp me
I need help desperately

Answer by edjones(8007) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can't build a match box with a 1.5 cm squared piece of metal let alone a wood storage box!
Find the correct measurements and get back to us.