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2 marks, −1Mathematics › Single-variable optimisation › Applied optimisationModerateabout 2 min

JNU SIS 2016 Question 4: Single-variable optimisation

We want to construct a box with a square base and we only have 6 m26\,\text{m}^26m2 of material to use in construction of the box. Assume that all the materials are used in the construction process. What is the maximum volume that the box can have?

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We want to construct a box with a square base and we only have 6 m² of material to use in construction of the box. Assume that all the materials are used in the construction process. What is the maximum volume that the box can have? (A) 1 m³ (B) 2 m³ (C) 3 m³ (D) 4 m³

Also written as: We want to construct a box with a square base and we only have 6 m^2 of material to use in construction of the box. Assume that all the materials are used in the construction process. What is the maximum volume that the box can have?

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This question is on Applied optimisation, part of Single-variable optimisation in Mathematics.

Maximising profit, revenue or area and minimising cost or time in applied settings.

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