Postal Regulations Specify That the Combined Length and Girth of a Parcel

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Short Answer

Postal regulations specify that the combined length and girth of a parcel sent by parcel post may not exceed 108 in. Find the dimensions of the rectangular package that would have the greatest possible volume under these regulations.

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Definitions:

Remoteness Test

Determining whether the damages were too far removed from the original negligent act; a breaching party is only responsible for reasonably expected losses.

Misfeasance

Wrongful conduct.

Nonfeasance

Failure to act; such failure is actionable in tort only where there is a specific duty to act, as with a guardian, parent, or lifeguard.

Legal Causation

The process of determining whether a defendant's actions are legally sufficient to be considered as causing the plaintiff's injuries or damages.