A Box with No Top Is to Be Made by Cutting

question 43

Multiple Choice

A box with no top is to be made by cutting a 2-inch square from each corner of the square sheet of metal. After bending up the sides, the volume of the box is to be 512 cubic inches. What are the dimensions of the square sheet?

• A) 17 inches by 17 inches
• B) 6 inches by 6 inches
• C) 19 inches by 19 inches
• D) 20 inches by 20 inches

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