Question

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A student was conducting a study to determine how many loose Gala apples could be packed in different box sizes at the local farmer's market. The average Gala apple had a diameter of 3.5 inches.

Using the collected data above what would be a reasonable rough estimate of a ratio of how many cubic inches per apple?

Answer 1

Answer: D) 43.1

Explanation:

`\frac{\text{Volume of box }}{ \text{ number of apples}}\\\\\\(20\ in* 13\ in* 12\ in)/(72\ apples)=43.3\ in^3\ per\ apple\\\\\\(12\ in* 12\ in* 12\ in)/(40\ apples)=43.2\ in^3\ per\ apple\\\\\\\\(20\ in* 10\ in* 6\ in)/(28\ apples)=42.9\ in^3\ per\ apple`

Now find the average:

`(43.3+43.2+42.9)/(3)\quad =43.1`