An Open Box Is to Have a Surface Area of 300

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Short Answer

An open box is to have a surface area of 300
.The base of the box is to be a square.Find the dimensions of the box that maximize volume.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are considered variable costs, forming part of the inventory costs.

Raw Materials Inventory

The total cost of all component materials currently in stock that have not yet been used in work-in-process or finished goods production.

Work in Process Inventory

Work in process inventory consists of products that are in the production process but are not yet completed, representing a stage between raw materials and finished goods.

Raw Materials Inventory

The total cost or value of all the basic materials and components that are to be used in the manufacture of a product.