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I have been given a problem of taking an object (I used a Cornflakes Box) and finding the optimal surface area compared to its volume (volume and ratio between sides constant)
I got:
Cornflakes Box :
Length = 25cm
Height = 36 cm
Width = 9 cm
Optimal Surface area box:
Length = 17.3 cm
Height = 43.28 cm
Width = 10.82
Overall a 90cm^2 difference in surface area.
Now I have to explain why Cornflakes would make a box with a greater surface area, thus costing more. Please help
The teacher also said something about the Golden Ratio, but i can't see any relation to this in the dimensions
I got:
Cornflakes Box :
Length = 25cm
Height = 36 cm
Width = 9 cm
Optimal Surface area box:
Length = 17.3 cm
Height = 43.28 cm
Width = 10.82
Overall a 90cm^2 difference in surface area.
Now I have to explain why Cornflakes would make a box with a greater surface area, thus costing more. Please help
The teacher also said something about the Golden Ratio, but i can't see any relation to this in the dimensions