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5.6 Exercise 121

Avg difficulty 2.5

Construct a rational function that will help solve the problem. Then, use a calculator to answer the question.

A right circular cylinder with no top has a volume of 50 cubic meters. Find the radius that will yield minimum surface area. Let $x$ = radius.

OpenStax Algebra and Trigonometry 2e, 5.6 Rational Functions, exercise 121

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