Question
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 APrice per cubic unit ($in3)=$
per in3
Box BPrice per cubic unit ($in3)=$
per in3
Which box is cheaper per cubic unit? Type A or B
To determine which box gives you more cereal for your money, you would first calculate the volume of each box of cereal using the provided formula sheet. Then, you would find the unit price for each box by dividing the price by the volume in cubic inches. Finally, compare the prices per cubic inch to see which box is cheaper.
For example:
- Volume Box A = 100 cubic inches
- Volume Box B = 120 cubic inches
- Price for Box A = $5
- Price for Box B = $6
- Unit Price for Box A = $5 / 100 cubic inches = $0.05 per cubic inch
- Unit Price for Box B = $6 / 120 cubic inches = $0.05 per cubic inch
In this example, both Box A and Box B have the same unit price of $0.05 per cubic inch. Therefore, they offer the same amount of cereal for the money.