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Optimization Problems and Solutions

The document presents a series of optimization problems involving mathematical concepts such as minimizing costs, maximizing areas, and finding dimensions for various geometric shapes. Each problem is followed by its corresponding answer, providing solutions to scenarios like enclosing gardens, designing boxes, and inscribing rectangles. The problems cover a range of applications in geometry and algebra, emphasizing practical optimization techniques.

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Optimization Problems and Solutions

The document presents a series of optimization problems involving mathematical concepts such as minimizing costs, maximizing areas, and finding dimensions for various geometric shapes. Each problem is followed by its corresponding answer, providing solutions to scenarios like enclosing gardens, designing boxes, and inscribing rectangles. The problems cover a range of applications in geometry and algebra, emphasizing practical optimization techniques.

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 Optimization  
 
1) The sum of a positive number and 4 times the square of its reciprocal is a minimum. What is the
number?

2)   A  landscape  architect  wishes  to  enclose  a  rectangular  garden  on  one  side  by  a  brick  wall  costing  
  $30  per  foot  and  on  the  other  three  sides  by  a  metal  fence  costing  $10  per  foot.    If  the  area  of  the  
  garden  is  1,000  square  feet,  find  the  dimensions  of  the  garden  that  minimize  the  cost.  
 
3)   Find  the  point  on  the  curve   y = x  that  is  closest  to  (2,0).      
 
4)   Find  the  area  of  the  largest  rectangle  that  can  be  inscribed  in  the  region  bounded  by  the  graph  
4! x
  of     y =  and  the  coordinate  axes  (first  quadrant).      
x+2
 
5)   Suppose  you  had  12  meters  of  fencing  to  make  two  side-­‐by-­‐side  enclosures  as  shown.    What  is  the  
  maximum  area  that  you  could  enclose?      

 
 
6)   A  manufacturer  wants  to  design  an  open  box  having  a  square  base  and  a  surface  area  of  108  
  square  inches.    What  dimensions  will  produce  a  box  with  maximum  volume?    
 
7)   An  open  rectangular  box  has  a  square  base  and  a  volume  of  500  cubic  inches.    What  dimensions  
  minimize  the  amount  of  cardboard  needed  to  make  the  box?  
 
8)   Find  the  area  of  the  largest  rectangle  that  is  bounded  on  the  top  by   x 2 + y 2 = 16  and  on  the  bottom  
  by  the  x-­‐axis.  
 
Answers  
 
1)   2  
2)   length  of  brick  wall   10 5  ft  ;  adjacent  side  :   20 5 ft  
!3 3$
3)   # , &  
"2 2 %
4)   Area  =   8 ! 4 3  square  units  
5)   6  square  meters  
6)   6  in  by  6  in  by  3  in  
7)   10  in  x  10  in  x  5  in  
8)   16  square  units  
 

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