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A rectangular box with a volume of 272 ft. cubed is to be constructed with a...

A rectangular box with a volume of 272 ft. cubed is to be constructed with a square base and top. The cost per square foot for the bottom is15cents, for the top is10cents, and for the other sides is 2.5 cents. What dimensions will minimize the​ cost?

What are the dimensions of the box?

The length of on side of the base is ___

The height of the box is___ (Rounds to one decimal place as needed)

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