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 compare the boxes of cereal, we need to calculate the volume of each box, find the price per cubic unit, and compare the prices.
Let's assume Box A contains 24 oz of cereal and Box B contains 36 oz of cereal.
1. Volume:
Volume of Box A = 24 oz / 0.0361 oz/in^3 = 665.41 in^3
Volume of Box B = 36 oz / 0.0361 oz/in^3 = 994.51 in^3
2. Price per cubic unit:
Price of Box A = $4.99
Price per cubic unit for Box A = $4.99 / 665.41 in^3 = $0.00749 per in^3
Price of Box B = $6.99
Price per cubic unit for Box B = $6.99 / 994.51 in^3 = $0.00702 per in^3
3. Comparing prices:
Box A is cheaper per cubic unit, as it costs $0.00749 per in^3 compared to Box B's $0.00702 per in^3.
Therefore, Box A gives you more cereal for your money.