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Finding the Box with the Largest Volume

Author: ShaNisaa RaSun

The following problem is solved in this video. It is recommended that you try to solve the problem before watching the video. You can click "Answer" to reveal the answer to the problem.

Problem: Kirby has 1728 square inches of material, and he needs to make a box with a square base and an open top that has the largest volume possible. Find the dimensions and volume of his box.

The dimensions of the box with the largest volume are 12 inches by 24 inches by 24 inches, and the volume of the box is 6912 cubic inches. 

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