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A cylinder shaped can needs to be constructed to hold 300

Last updated: 7/20/2022

A cylinder shaped can needs to be constructed to hold 300

A cylinder shaped can needs to be constructed to hold 300 cubic centimeters of soup. The material for the sides of the can costs 0.03 cents per square centimeter. The material for the top and bottom of the can need to be thicker, and costs 0.05 cents per square centimeter. Find the dimensions for the can that will minimize production cost.