Andy needs to create an open topped box to carry a catapult

Last updated: 7/17/2022

Andy needs to create an open topped box to carry a catapult to school for physics class. He uses a piece of cardboard that is 40 inches by 50 inches to make the box, and plans to cut out square corners of measure x inches. What is the maximum possible volume of the box? 8,209 cubic inches 4,818 cubic inches 6,048 cubic inches 6,564 cubic inches