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By cutting away identical squares from each corner of a rectangular piece of cardboard and folding up the resulting flaps, an open box may be made. If the cardboard is 8 in. long and 3 in. wide, find the dimensions of the box that will yield the maximum volume. By cutting away identical squares from each corner of a rectangular piece of cardboard and folding up the resulting flaps, an open box may be made. If the cardboard is 8 in. long and 3 in. wide, find the dimensions of the box that will yield the maximum volume.


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