Solve.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. Graph the function and from the graph determine the value of x, to the nearest tenth of an inch, that will yield the maximum volume.
A. 3.7 inches
B. 4.0 inches
C. 3.8 inches
D. 4.1 inches
Answer: B
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Use the Trapezoidal Rule with n = 4 steps to estimate the integral.
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The educational attainment of a country population age 25 years or older in 2007 is shown in the circle graph. Use the fact that the population of people 25 years or older was approximately 243.32 million in 2007. Estimate the number of people 25 years or older who have advanced degrees. Round your anser to two decimal places.
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A. 24.09 million B. 64.09 million C. 44.09 million D. 54.09 million E. 34.09 million