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Optimization Example 4

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Sal does another optimization example, this time, minimizing the total cost of an open rectangular box. In this problem, the volume can be defined in terms of a single variable and given a cost model, he builds a cost equation. He finds the first derivative and the critical point. Then, he finds the minimum size of the box and leaves the actual cost the materials to the listener to finish.

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