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  1. March 11th 2013, 11:45 AM #1
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    smallest possible surface area

    A rectangular tank with a bottom and sided but no top is to have a volume 500 cubic feet. determine the dimensions with the smallest possible surface area.

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  2. March 11th 2013, 11:49 AM #2
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    Re: smallest possible surface area

    Hmm... didn't I see this question before... here?
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