G Guest Guest Nov 18, 2005 #1 If the surface area of a square prism is 54 square centimetres, find the dimension s of the prism which has maximum volume. thanks in advance
If the surface area of a square prism is 54 square centimetres, find the dimension s of the prism which has maximum volume. thanks in advance
stapel Super Moderator Staff member Joined Feb 4, 2004 Messages 16,550 Nov 18, 2005 #2 Which dimension does "s" stand for? This exercise is very similar to many of the others you've posted, and uses similar solution techniques. What have you tried? How far have you gotten? Please reply with specifics. Thank you. Eliz.
Which dimension does "s" stand for? This exercise is very similar to many of the others you've posted, and uses similar solution techniques. What have you tried? How far have you gotten? Please reply with specifics. Thank you. Eliz.