A Square Is to Be Cut from Each Corner of a Piece

question 216

Multiple Choice

A square is to be cut from each corner of a piece of paper which is 8 cm by 10 cm, and the sides are to be folded up to create an open box. What should the side of the square be for maximum volume? (State your answer correct to two decimal places.)

• A)1.35 cm
• B)1.39 cm
• C)1.41 cm
• D)1.47 cm
• E)1.52 cm
• F)1.55 cm
• G)1.60 cm
• H)1.62 cm

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