Suppose a tin box is to be constructed with a square base, an open top and...

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Suppose a tin box is to be constructed with a square base, anopen top and a volume of 32 cubic inches. The cost of the tin toconstruct the box is $0.15 per square inch for the sides and $0.30per square inch for the base.

The minimized cost of the tin box is:

  • A. $3.50
  • B. $$4.82
  • C. none of the answers
  • D. $9.07
  • E. $$\$0$$

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