All Questions
2
questions
0
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Optimization of a rectangular container
A rectangular sheet of tinplate is $2k$ cm by $k$ cm. Four squares, each with sides $x$ cm, are cut from its corners. The remainder is bent into the shape of an open rectangular container. Find the ...
- 1,129
1
vote
1
answer
3k
views
Optimisation of a rectangles area under a function curve
I have a questions asking for the dimensions of the rectangle with the largest area that has two bottom corners on the x axis and two top corners on the curve $y=12-x^2$.
I have plotted the curve and ...
- 507