Solve the problem.From a 24-inch by 24-inch piece of metal, squares are cut out of the four corners so that the sides can then be folded up to make a box. Let x represent the length of the sides of the squares, in inches, that are cut out. Express the volume of the box as a function of x.

A. V(x) = 2x3 - 72x2
B. V(x) = 2x3 - 72x2 + 24x
C. V(x) = 4x3 - 96x2 + 576x
D. V(x) = 4x3 - 96x2


Answer: C

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