A Building in the Shape of a Rectangular Box Is

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A building in the shape of a rectangular box is to have a volume of (see the figure) .It is estimated that the annual heating and cooling costs will be $2/square foot for the top, $7/square foot for the front and back, and $6/square foot for the sides.Find the dimensions of the building that will result in a minimal annual heating and cooling cost.What is the minimal annual heating and cooling cost(C) ?

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Definitions:

Type I Error

A statistical error made by rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, known as a false positive.

Type II Error

The failure to reject a false null hypothesis, also known as a "false negative."

Null Hypothesis

A statement positing that there is no significant difference or effect, serving as the default assumption in hypothesis testing.

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, also known as a "false negative."