A cylindrical container for storing radioactive waste is to be constructed from lead and have a thickness of 6 in. (see the figure). If the volume of the outside cylinder is to be 16? ft3, find the radius and the height of the inside cylinder that will result in a container of maximum storage capacity.

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Hint: Show that the storage capacity (inside volume) is given by
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Answer: B

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