A Cardboard Box Without a Lid Is to Have a Volume

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Essay

A cardboard box without a lid is to have a volume of cm Find the dimensions that minimize the amount of cardboard used.

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Definitions:

Stratosphere

The layer of the Earth's atmosphere just above the troposphere, known for its ozone layer which absorbs and scatters harmful ultraviolet sunlight.

CFCs

Chlorofluorocarbons, man-made chemical compounds once commonly used in refrigeration and aerosols, known to deplete the ozone layer.

Years

Units of time based on the period Earth takes to orbit around the Sun, approximately 365 or 366 days.

Cumulative CO₂ Emissions

The total amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere over a specified period of time by human activities.