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Applications of Calculus
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A company wants to produce a rectangular box with a square base and a volume of 1000 cubic centimeters. What dimensions will minimize the surface area of the box?
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12.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 6.67 cm
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Using calculus, we can find the dimensions that minimize the surface area while satisfying the volume constraint.