Math Problem Statement

The top and bottom of a right cylindrical can are to be made from a material that costs Php 1 /cm2 . Its curved surface is to be constructed from another material that costs Php 3 /cm2 . If the can is to enclose a volume of 18π cm3 , find the radius and height of the can that will minimize the cost of production.

Solution

To minimize the cost of production for the cylindrical can, we need to find the radius rr and height hh of the cylinder that minimizes the total cost. Let's solve this step by step.


1. Volume Constraint:

The volume VV of the cylinder is given by: V=πr2hV = \pi r^2 h Given that V=18πV = 18\pi, we can express hh in terms of rr: h=18r2h = \frac{18}{r^2}


2. Cost Function:

The total cost CC is the sum of the costs of the top, bottom, and curved surface area: C=Cost of top and bottom+Cost of curved surfaceC = \text{Cost of top and bottom} + \text{Cost of curved surface}

  • Top and bottom areas (made from material costing Php 1/cm²): Total area of top and bottom=2πr2\text{Total area of top and bottom} = 2\pi r^2 Cost of top and bottom=1×2πr2=2πr2\text{Cost of top and bottom} = 1 \times 2\pi r^2 = 2\pi r^2

  • Curved surface area (made from material costing Php 3/cm²): Curved surface area=2πrh\text{Curved surface area} = 2\pi r h Cost of curved surface=3×2πrh=6πrh\text{Cost of curved surface} = 3 \times 2\pi r h = 6\pi r h

Thus, the total cost is: C=2πr2+6πrhC = 2\pi r^2 + 6\pi r h

Substitute h=18r2h = \frac{18}{r^2} into the cost function: C=2πr2+6πr(18r2)C = 2\pi r^2 + 6\pi r \left(\frac{18}{r^2}\right) Simplify: C=2πr2+108πrC = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{108\pi}{r}


3. Minimizing the Cost:

To minimize the cost, take the derivative of CC with respect to rr and set it to zero: dCdr=ddr(2πr2+108πr)\frac{dC}{dr} = \frac{d}{dr} \left( 2\pi r^2 + \frac{108\pi}{r} \right) dCdr=4πr108πr2\frac{dC}{dr} = 4\pi r - \frac{108\pi}{r^2}

Set dCdr=0\frac{dC}{dr} = 0: 4πr108πr2=04\pi r - \frac{108\pi}{r^2} = 0 4r=108r24r = \frac{108}{r^2} 4r3=1084r^3 = 108 r3=27r^3 = 27 r=3cmr = 3 \, \text{cm}


4. Finding hh:

Using h=18r2h = \frac{18}{r^2}: h=1832=189=2cmh = \frac{18}{3^2} = \frac{18}{9} = 2 \, \text{cm}


5. Verification:

The cost function is: C=2πr2+108πrC = 2\pi r^2 + \frac{108\pi}{r} Substitute r=3r = 3 and h=2h = 2: C=2π(32)+108π3C = 2\pi (3^2) + \frac{108\pi}{3} C=2π(9)+36π=18π+36π=54πPhpC = 2\pi (9) + 36\pi = 18\pi + 36\pi = 54\pi \, \text{Php}


Final Answer:

The radius and height of the can that minimize the cost are: r=3cm,h=2cm\boxed{r = 3 \, \text{cm}, \, h = 2 \, \text{cm}}

Would you like further explanation or additional calculations? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you prove the cost is minimized using the second derivative test?
  2. What would the cost be for a different volume constraint?
  3. How does the cost change if the curved surface material cost changes to Php 4/cm²?
  4. Can this problem be solved using numerical methods instead of calculus?
  5. What if the volume is given in liters instead of cubic centimeters?

Tip: When dealing with optimization problems, always ensure constraints are correctly applied before solving.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Optimization
Geometry
Calculus

Formulas

Volume of a cylinder: V = πr^2h
Surface area of a cylinder: A = 2πr^2 + 2πrh
Cost function: C = 2πr^2 + 6πrh
Derivative of cost: dC/dr = 4πr - (108π/r^2)

Theorems

Derivative Test for Optimization

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12