Why Do Some Projects Fail Despite Best Efforts?

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The discussion revolves around a problem involving the design of an open box with a specified volume of 10 m³. Participants are attempting to express the amount of material needed for the box in relation to the dimensions of its square base.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are discussing the need to translate the problem statement into mathematical equations, questioning the clarity of the problem phrasing, and considering the implications of the box being open versus closed.

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Some participants have provided guidance on how to approach the problem, emphasizing the importance of showing work and clarifying the requirements of the box's design. Multiple interpretations of the problem's constraints are being explored.

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There are indications of confusion regarding the problem's phrasing, particularly about whether the amount of material should include the sides of the box and the definition of an "open" box.

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Homework Statement
An open box is required to have a volume of 10 m^3.
1) Express the amount, A, of material needed to make such a box as afunction of the length, x, of a side of the square base.
Relevant Equations
V=lbh
A=lb
I tried my best but I couldn't get anywhere...
 
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You need to show some work. Translate the homework statement into equations that include the 10 m^3 and x. The equations should reflect the fact that the box has a square base.
 
The phrasing of the problem is a little unclear, but I am guessing that the amount of material should also include the amount on the sides (i.e. your second equation is incorrect).
 
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Open box is a bit unclear but I guess it should have bottom but no lid
 
kal-kim said:
Homework Statement:: An open box is required to have a volume of 10 m^3.
1) Express the amount, A, of material needed to make such a box as afunction of the length, x, of a side of the square base.
Relevant Equations:: V=lbh
A=lb

I tried my best but I couldn't get anywhere...

@kal-kim -- You are required to show your best efforts when posting schoolwork problems at PF. Please start a new thread with this problem and show your work. Thank you.
 

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