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:

Product Cost

The total expenditure incurred to produce a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and overhead.

Manufacturing Plant

A facility used for the production of goods, equipped with machinery and labor force necessary for the manufacturing process.

Ending Finished Goods Inventory

Ending finished goods inventory is the value of all completed products that have not been sold by the end of an accounting period, ready for delivery to customers.

Raw Materials Used

The total cost of materials directly consumed in the production process during a specific period.