Provide solution for RD Sharma maths class12 Chapter Maxima and Minima exercise 17.5 question 12.
432 cm2
Hint: For maxima and minima we must have f'(x) =0
Given: From the question
Solution:
Let the square side be cutoff be xcm. Then, the length and breadth of the box will be (18-2x)cm each and height of the box will be xcm
Volume of the box
For maxima or minima V'(x) =0
x=9 or x =3
if x=9, then l and b will become 0
So,
if
Now,
x= 3 is the point of maximum