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Find the dimensions of the rectangle of perimeter 36cm which will sweep out a volume as large as possible when revolved about one of its sides.

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Let the length and breadth of the rectangle be `x` and `y`.
`2x+2y=36`
`implies x+y=18`
`impliesy=18−x`
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