A Long Strip of Copper W = 24 Inches Wide

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Essay

A long strip of copper W = 24 inches wide is to be made into a rain gutter by turning up the sides to form a trough with a rectangular cross section. Find the dimensions of the cross section if the carrying capacity of the trough is to be a maximum.

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