A cuboid has a rectangular cross section where the length of the rectangle is equal to twice its width x cm. THe volume is 81 cm^3. a) show that the total length L cm of the cuboid is given by L=12x+162/x^2

Volume=81 cm3 

b=81/2x2 

L=4x+4(2x)+ 4(b)

L=4(x)+4(2x)+4(81/2x2

L=12x+ 162/x2

BT
Answered by Bilaal T. Maths tutor

8285 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why do the trig addition formulae work?


A curve C is defined by the equation sin3y + 3y*e^(-2x) + 2x^2 = 5, find dy/dx


Simplify (5-root3)/(5+root3)


Find the coordinates of the stationary points y=x^4-8x^2+3


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning