Expert: Ahmed Salami - 11/15/2004

Question
A long rectangular sheet of metal 12 in. wide is to be made into a rain gutter by turning up two sides so they are perpendicular to the sheet. How many inches should be turned up to give the gutter the greatest capacity? To solve this problem, I'm suppose to draw a diagram and label all pertaining parts if possible, write a formula for the thing were trying to minimize and maximize, express this formula in terms of one variable, find restrictions on the variable, and use appropiate methods to find max and min (preferrably using the first derivative and solve that equation).  

Answer
Hi,
I've been having my exams at school as well as a project study. I've also been a bit ill which is the reason why i couldn't have responded to any questions at the time.
Please forgive me. This is just to let you know that i always and will try my best to send solutions to questions. Don't be disappointed.
Regards.