Box A has a height of 16 in, width of 4 in, and length of 10 in
Box B has a height of 10 in, width of 2 in, and a length of 2 in.
Which box gives you more cereal for your money?
First, solve for the volume of each box of cereal. FORMULA SHEET
Second, find the UNIT PRICE for each box. PRICE/Cubic Inch. DO NOT ROUND. WRITE OUT ALL OF THE DECIMALS.
Third, compare the prices. Which box of cereal is cheaper per cubic inch?
FORMULA SHEET
CALCULATOR
(5 points)
Volume Box A = (__) in3
Volume Box B = (__) in3
Box A Price per cubic unit ($/in3) = $ (__) per in3
Box B Price per cubic unit ($/in3) = $ (__) per in3
Which box is cheaper per cubic unit? Type A or B
First, calculate the volume of each box of cereal:
Volume Box A = 16 in * 4 in * 10 in = 640 in^3
Volume Box B = 10 in * 2 in * 2 in = 40 in^3
Next, calculate the unit price for each box:
Box A Price per cubic unit = Price / Volume = $5 / 640 in^3 ≈ $0.0078125 per in^3
Box B Price per cubic unit = Price / Volume = $2 / 40 in^3 = $0.05 per in^3
Comparing the prices, it can be seen that Box A is cheaper per cubic unit, with a price of approximately $0.0078125 per in^3, while Box B has a price of $0.05 per in^3. Therefore, Box A gives you more cereal for your money.