Optimization finding expression

In summary, the conversation discusses the process of finding the maximum volume of an open box made from a rectangular piece of metal by cutting equal squares from the four corners. The dimensions of the metal piece are given as 60 x 100 cm. After some calculations, the formula for volume is determined to be V = 4x^3-320x^2+6000x, and the derivative is taken to find the maximum value. However, there is confusion about the correct answer and the use of the product rule is suggested. The conversation ends with a plea for help.
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http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/3055/diagram28do.jpg

I drew out that diagram but I think I might be wrong. The question is:

Tom makes an open box from a rectangular piece of metal by cutting equal squares from the four corners and turning up the sides. The piece of metal measures 60 x 100 cm. What are the dimensions of the box with the maximum volume?
 
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I wrote A=(60-2x)(100-2y)
 
  • #3
[tex]V = l.w.h[/tex]
[tex]V = (100-2y)(60-2x)(y)[/tex]

If he cut squares from the four corners, then y = x.

[tex]V = (100-2x)(60-2x)(x)[/tex]

Find the maximum value of V for positive values of x and you have your solution.
 
  • #4
OHH...Right. Okay, thank you!
 
  • #5
Okay this is strange...
After expanding and simplifying, I get
V=4x^3-320x^2+6000x

I differentiate that too
V'=12x^2-640x+6000

but I'm not getting the answer in the textbook. What am I doing wrong?
 
  • #6
nvm...I should have differentiated using the product rule D8
 
  • #7
no...didn't make a different and I am still getting a weird answer. Can someone please help me?
 
  • #8
Ignore last post! D8
 

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