Question

The United States post office has two different priority mail flute rate boxes. Which box has the greater volume? Justify your answer.

Box1: 6 1/2in.x 8 1/2in. x 11in. Box2: 3 3/8in. x 11 7/8in. x 13 5/8in.

Answer 1

V = w h l
V = 6 ½ x 8 ½ x 11
V = 607.75 in 3
V = w h l
V= 3 3/8 x 11 7/8 x 13 5/8
V = 546.06 in3

Box one has the greater volume.