Solve the problem.A company is constructing an open-top, square-based, rectangular metal tank that will have a volume of  What dimensions yield the minimum surface area? Round to the nearest tenth, if necessary.

A. 11.6 ft × 11.6 ft × 0.5 ft
B. 4.1 ft × 4.1 ft × 4.1 ft
C. 5.9 ft × 5.9 ft × 2 ft
D. 5.1 ft × 5.1 ft × 2.6 ft


Answer: D

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