Solve the Problem $x$ Represent the Length of a Side of Each Such Square

question 6

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rectangular piece of cardboard measuring 17 inches by 45 inches is to be made into a box with an open top by cutting equal size squares from each corner and folding up the sides. Let $x$ represent the length of a side of each such square. For what value of $x$ will the volume be a maximum? If necessary, round to 2 decimal places.

• A) \(3.77\)
• B) \(33.79\)
• C) \(19.58\)
• D) \(16.89\)

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