An Open Box Is Formed by Cutting a Square Piece

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Short Answer

An open box is formed by cutting a square piece out of each corner of a 8-inch by 12-inch piece of metal.If each side of the squares cut out is x inches long,the volume of the box is given by
This problem only makes sense when this volume is positive.Find the values of x for which the volume is positive.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Purchased

Raw materials bought that are directly used in the manufacturing of products.

Variable Manuf. Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production, such as indirect materials and utilities used in manufacturing.

Variable Overhead Spending Variance

The difference between actual variable overhead costs and the budgeted costs for the actual level of activity, indicating overspending or underspending.

Labour Efficiency Variance

The difference between the budgeted labor hours or costs and the actual labor hours or costs incurred.