A storage shed is to be built in the shape of a box with a square base. It is to have a volume of 125 cubic feet. The concrete for the base costs $2 per square foot, the material for the roof costs $3 per square foot, and the material for the sides costs $2.50 per square foot. Find the dimensions of the most economical shed. The length of one side of the shed's base is _____ft. The height of the shed is _______ft.

A storage shed is to be built in the shape of a box with a square base. It is to have a volume of 125 cubic feet. The concrete for the base costs $2 per square foot, the material for the roof costs $3 per square foot, and the material for the sides costs $2.50 per square foot. Find the dimensions of the most economical shed. The length of one side of the shed's base is _ft. The height of the shed is ___ft.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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