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M4U-9709-DF26-E-OP028 marks

E-OP02 · A rectangular sheet with two algebraic candidates

A 20 cm by 32 cm rectangular sheet has squares of side x cm cut from each corner. Folding the edges forms an open box.

Express the volume V in terms of x, and state the feasible interval.

[2]

Find all stationary candidates and identify which is feasible.

[3]

Justify the greatest volume and give all three box dimensions.

[3]
32 cm20 cmxxBase after foldingFour equal corner squares are removed
Schematic net; use the labelled dimensions, not measurements from the drawing.

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