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What are the dimensions of a gallon can of uniform square cross section whose height is twice the length of an edge of its base? (One gallon = 231 cu. in.)
Solution:
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The volume of a square gallon can in cubic inches is
The length of the base of a square gallon can is
The height of a square gallon can is
Therefore, the dimensions of a square gallon can are 4.869982 in. by 4.869982 in. by 9.739964 in.