Wide A rain gutter is made from sheets of Flat sheet
aluminum that are 24 inches wide by 24 inches
turning up the edges to form right
angles. Determine the depth of the
gutter that will maximize its cross-
sectional area and allow the greatest
amount of water to flow. What is the
maximum cross-sectional area?
24 - 2x
The cross-sectional area is maximized when the depth of the gutter is
inches
The maximum cross-sectional area is
square inches.

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