If you start with a 12x16 rectangle and cut square with side length x, when you bend the sides you'll have an inner rectangle with sides and
, and a height of x.
So, the volume will be given by the product of the dimensions, i.e.
The derivative of this function is
and it equals zero if and only if
If we evaluate the volume function at these points, we have
So, the maximum volume is given if you cut a square with side length
Area inside the semi-circle and outside the triangle is (91.125π - 120) in²
Solution:
Base of the triangle = 10 in
Height of the triangle = 24 in
Area of the triangle =
Area of the triangle = 120 in²
Using Pythagoras theorem,
Taking square root on both sides, we get
Hypotenuse = 23 inch = diameter
Radius = 23 ÷ 2 = 11.5 in
Area of the semi-circle =
Area of the semi-circle = 91.125π in²
Area of the shaded portion = (91.125π - 120) in²
Area inside the semi-circle and outside the triangle is (91.125π - 120) in².