Please help to find the dimension that will maximize ?

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Please help to find the dimension that will maximize...?

The Park Service is building shelters for hikers along the Appalachian Trail. Each shelter has a back, a top, and two sides. Find the dimensions that will maximize the volume while using 384 square feet of wood.

length (across the front) =... feet
width (from front to back) = ....feet
height (ground to top) =..... feet
λ=.....

volume = .....ft3

any help appreciated
 
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peace89 said:
The Park Service is building shelters for hikers along the Appalachian Trail. Each shelter has a back, a top, and two sides. Find the dimensions that will maximize the volume while using 384 square feet of wood.

length (across the front) =... feet
width (from front to back) = ....feet
height (ground to top) =..... feet
λ=.....

volume = .....ft3

any help appreciated

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