Find the maximum volume for a box with a square base and an open top, classic optimization problem.

Question: Find the volume of the box
If 1300 square centimeters of material is available to make a box with a square base and an open top, find the largest possible volume of the box.
 
 

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Answered By:

Kaylee T.
Master's degree in Mathematics, former University professor.

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