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6. Graphical Applications of Derivatives - Part 2 of 2
6. Graphical Applications of Derivatives / Applied Optimization / Problem 8
Problem 8

A thermal storage chest with a square base and a box-like shape must hold 20 ft320\text{ ft}^3 of material. The bottom panel is made of reinforced insulation, which is three times more expensive per square foot than the side panels, while the top lid is constructed from a lightweight material that costs the same as the sides. Determine the side length ss of the square base and the height hh of the storage chest that will minimize the total material cost.

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