A preschool is shopping for sand for its sandbox. Box A is 9 inches wide by 13 inches long by 15 inches high. Box B is 6 inches wide by 12 inches long by 20 inches high. Which box has more sand? Apply the formula V=B⋅h to solve
Let's calculate the volume of each box using the formula V=B⋅h, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.
For Box A:
V = 9 in x 13 in x 15 in
V = 1755 cubic inches
For Box B:
V = 6 in x 12 in x 20 in
V = 1440 cubic inches
Comparing the volumes, we see that Box A has more sand with 1755 cubic inches compared to Box B with 1440 cubic inches.