how do u find the maximum volume of a box w/ a lid, please help explain
2006-12-10 09:38:36 · 2 answers · asked by Sami 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
how do u set the diminsions to maximize the volume?
2006-12-10 09:41:52 · update #1
Your problem almost certainly had more information with it (like restrictions on the dimensions or surface area of the box), and how you do the problem really depends on the class you're in. In a basic math situation, you'd use trial and error, while in calculus you'd definie a function and set its derivative equal to zero.
For any given surface area, if you have no restrictions on the dimensions, the maximum volume will happen when you have a cube--that is when the length, width, and height are all equal.
2006-12-10 09:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by dmb 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
L x W x H, length x width x height. For example, a box that was 2x2x4 would be 16 cubic units.
2006-12-10 09:49:57 · answer #2 · answered by missyscove 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋