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  • Mar 1, 2007, 07:39 PM
    crenshawalc
    Geometry - baffled
    How do I figure out the following question:

    A close rectangular box has a surface area of 1000 square centimeters. Its length is twice its width and its height is 6 times its width, what is the volume?
  • Mar 2, 2007, 12:39 AM
    Capuchin
    From your second piece of information



    From your first information



    Now using the first equation to convert everythign into w







    Now you can solve for w, then you can use the first equation I stated to get the length and height.

    Then use:



    to find your final volume.

    Let me know if you need more help.

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