Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 12 - Section 12.2 - Applications of Maxima and Minima - Exercises - Page 888: 43

Answer

The dimensions of the box will be $5 \times 5 \times 5 \ cm^3$.

Work Step by Step

We have: $hx^2=125 \implies h=\dfrac{125}{x^2}$ Next, $S(x)=2x^2+4xh=2x^2+4x \times \dfrac{125}{x^2}=2x^2+ \dfrac{500}{x}$ For maximum surface area, we must have $\dfrac{dS}{dx}=0$ or, $4x-\dfrac{500}{x^2}=0$ or, $x=5 \ cm$ ,and, $h=\dfrac{125}{5}=5 \ cm$ Thus, the dimensions of the box will be $5 \times 5 \times 5 \ cm^3$.
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