Cylindrical optimization problem

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The cylindrical optimization problem involves minimizing the cost of a closed cylindrical container with a fixed volume of 5000 in³. The cost of the top and bottom surfaces is $2.50 per in², while the lateral surface costs $4.00 per in². To solve this, one must establish the relationship between the height and radius using the volume formula, V = πr²h, and then derive the cost function to minimize. The key to solving this problem lies in formulating the equations correctly and applying optimization techniques.

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A closed cyliindrical container has a volume of 5000in^3. The top and the bottom of the container costs 2.50$in^2 and the rest of the container costs 4$in^2. How should you choose height and radius in order to minimize the cost?


v=pi(r)^2



Unfortunately my attempt at this problem is feeble.
I have trouble finding two equations.
past that, i can derive them and solve.
any help would be most appreciated,
thankss
 
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Write an equation using the fact that the volume of the cylinder is known.
This will help you relate height and radius of the container.
Use this in the expression to be minimized.
 

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