A manufacturer must design an open-top cylindrical can that will hold 355 cm of liquid

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · Calculus AB · Analytical Applications of Differentiation · Analytical Applications of Differentiation

Problem

A manufacturer must design an open-top cylindrical can that will hold 355 cm3^{3} of liquid. Determine the radius, to the nearest tenth of a centimeter, that minimizes the amount of material required to make the can.

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