Solve the Problem. -A Rain Gutter Is Made from Sheets of Aluminum That

question 421

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rain gutter is made from sheets of aluminum that are 18 inches wide by turning up the edges to form right angles. Determine the depth of the gutter that will maximize its cross-sectional area and allow the greatest amount of water to flow.

• A) 4.5 inches
• B) 4 inches
• C) 5 inches
• D) 5.5 inches

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