Solve the problem.A rectangular piece of cardboard measuring 19 inches by 28 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. 14.66 in.
B. 23.92 in.
C. 11.96 in.
D. 3.71 in.


Answer: D

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