Mathematics

Rodney Sweeney

26 November, 12:26

Megan has two boxes with the dimensions shown. She wants to use the box with the greater volume to ship a gift to her friend. Which box should Megan use? Explain.

Length

Width

Height

Box A

13 and one half ft

3 ft

15 and one half ft

Box B

14 ft

3 and one fourth ft

12 and one half ft

Box A has a volume of

627.75

627.75

ft squared comma

and box B has a volume of

568.75

568.75

ft squared.

She should choose

Box A

because it has the greater volume.

(Type an integer, fraction, or mixed number.)

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