Find the Values for Each of the Dimensions of an Open-Top

question 69

Multiple Choice

Find the values for each of the dimensions of an open-top box of length x, width y, and height (in inches) such that the box requires the least amount of material to make. ​

• A) length = 8 inches Width = 8 inches Height = 4 inches
• B) length = 4 inches Width = 8 inches Height = 8 inches
• C) length = 8 inches Width = 4 inches Height = 8 inches
• D) length = 4 inches Width = 4 inches Height = 16 inches
• E) length = 16 inches Width = 4 inches Height = 4 inches

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Definitions:

Elimination-by-aspects

A decision-making model where choices are sequentially filtered based on specific criteria until one option remains.

Compensatory Decision-making

A decision-making process where individuals make choices by weighing the pros and cons of different options to compensate for weaker attributes by stronger ones.

Functional Fixedness

A cognitive bias that limits a person to use an object only in the way it is traditionally used, ignoring other possible uses.

Noncompensatory Modeling

A decision-making process where options are evaluated based on whether they meet predetermined criteria, without considering trade-offs between characteristics.