Question

Raquel found two boxes in her storeroom. One box has the dimensions 6×2×3, and the other is 2×3×6. Which box holds more balls?

a) The first box
b) The second box
c) Both boxes hold the same number of balls
d) Cannot be determined

Answer 1

Both boxes have the same dimensions, and therefore, the same volume of 36 cubic units. Consequently, both boxes can hold the same number of balls.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine which box holds more balls, we need to compare the volume of the two boxes. The volumes of the boxes can be calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of each box.

For the first box with dimensions 6×2×3, the volume is 6×2×3 = 36 cubic units.

For the second box with dimensions 2×3×6, the volume is 2×3×6 = 36 cubic units as well.

Since both boxes have the same volume, the correct answer is c) Both boxes hold the same number of balls.