Answer:
The sheet should be turned up 7.5cm on each side to obtain maximum volume.
Step-by-step explanation:
If we make a rectangular eavesdrop, by bending the sheet along dotted line, then.
Height of eaves trough = x cm
Length of eaves trough = 600 cm
Width of eaves trough = (30 - 2x) cm
We know that Volume is given by:
V = Length · Width · Height
V = (x)(30 - 2x)(600)
V = -1200x² + 18000x
To maximize the volume, we take the derivative and put it equal to zero.
[tex]\frac{dV}{dx} =\frac{d}{dx}( -1200x^2 +18000x)=0\\\frac{d}{dx}( -1200x^2 +18000x) = 0\\-(2)1200x+18000=0\\-2400x+18000=0\\x=\frac{18000}{2400}\\ x=7.5cm[/tex]
