Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A closed right circular cylinder must hold 500π cm3500\pi\text{ cm}^3 of liquid. Manufacturing the side wall costs \0.03percm0.03 per cm^{2},andeachcircularendcosts, and each circular end costs 0.06 per cm2^{2}. Shipping adds an additional \0.01percm0.01 per cm^{2}ofsurfaceareaforeverypartofthecan.Whatradius of surface area for every part of the can. What radius r$ (in centimeters) minimizes the total cost of one can? a) 6.3 cm6.3\text{ cm} b) 5.3 cm5.3\text{ cm} c) 4.8 cm4.8\text{ cm} d) 5.0 cm5.0\text{ cm}

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