Solve the problem.A rectangular piece of cardboard measuring 20 inches by 50 inches is to be made into a box with an open top by cutting equal size squares from each corner and folding up the sides. Let x represent the length of a side of each such square. For what value of x will the volume be a maximum? If necessary, round to 2 decimal places.

A. 18.93 in.
B. 22.07 in.
C. 4.4 in.
D. 37.86 in.


Answer: C

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