Identify the open intervals where the function is increasing or
decreasing.
A) decreasing: ; increasing:
B) increasing: ; decreasing:
C) increasing: ; decreasing:
D) increasing: ; decreasing:
E) decreasing for all x
The sum of the length (denote by z) and the girth (perimeter of a cross section) of
packages carried by a delivery service cannot exceed 72 inches. Find the dimensions of
the rectangular package of largest volume that may be sent.
A) x = 9, y = 9, z = 24
B) x = 6, y = 6, z = 48
C) x = 12 , y = 12 , z = 24
D) x = 4.8, y = 7.2, z = 48
E) x = 2.4, y = 14.4, z = 38.4