Using Calculus to Determine the Size of a Box of Maximum Volume

Welcome: Using Calculus to Determine the Size of a Box of Maximum Volume
Description: This lesson will explore two methods for optimizing the volume of a shipping box. One method is trial and error; the other method consists of using the optimzation process of calculus.
Grade Level: College / Adult
Curriculum: Math
Keywords: max box, max box problem, optimization, optimization problem, calculus
Author(s): Theresa Geiger