Topic: Maxima-minima/optimization problems: Algebraic Functions A carpenter wants to make a rectangular box with a square base and a volume of 108 cubic feet. What are the dimensions of the box that minimize the amount of material needed to make it? Show complete solutions which show the following: Given Required FBD Solution Checking

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A carpenter wants to make a rectangular box with a square base and a volume of 108 cubic feet. What are the dimensions of the box that minimize the amount of material needed to make it?

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