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Expression for the volume of box and its derivative.

Set the derivative equal to zero to determine the optimum points.

If x = 4.2 , then ( 6 - 2x) = ( 6 - 8.4) = -2.4 (Not possible in real world. Hence, rejected solution.)

If x = 1.2 , then ( 6 - 2x) = ( 6 - 2.4) = 3.6

Hence, the size of square to be cut for maximum volume should be 1.2 inches.

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