A Building in the Shape of a Rectangular Box Is

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Short Answer

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, $5/square foot for the front and back, and $3/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:

Demand Curve

A graph that illustrates the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers.

Variable Costs

Expenses that change in proportion to the level of production or company activity.

Monopolistically Competitive

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Incurring A Loss

Experiencing a financial deficit where expenses exceed revenues.