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An open box is constructed by starting with a rectangular sheet of metal 10 cm by 14 cm, and cutting a square of side x cm from each corner. The resulting projections are folded up and the seams welded. The volume of the resulting box is:

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140x48x2+4x3
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140x+48x2+4x3
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140x+24x2+x3
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140x24x2+x3
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none of these
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Solution

The correct option is E 140x48x2+4x3
After box welded,
length = 14-2x
breadth = 10-2x
height = x
Volume = lbh = (14-2x)(10-2x)x = (140-48x+4x2)x
Volume = 140x-48x2+4x3

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