Final answer:
Without the width of the box, we cannot calculate the exact space left on each side between the cans and the box. The process involves adding the widths of the cans, subtracting from the box's width, and dividing by 2. A clarifying detail about the box's width is needed for a precise solution. The correct answer is option B. 1.125 inches
Step-by-step explanation:
The student has asked about the amount of space left on each side between the cans and the side of a box after two cans, each measuring 4.25 inches tall and 4.875 inches wide, are packed along the width of the box. To answer this question, we start by adding up the widths of the two cans:
Width of one can = 4.875 inches
Width of two cans = 4.875 inches × 2
Width of two cans = 9.75 inches
Now, we need to find the width of the box, which unfortunately is not provided in the question. Let's assume the width of the box is represented by 'W'. The total space left on both sides will be 'W' minus the combined width of the two cans:
Total space left on both sides = W – 9.75 inches
To find the space left on each side, we divide the total space by 2, because the question specifies that the cans are centered and there is an equal amount of space on both sides:
Space left on each side = (W – 9.75 inches) / 2
Since the exact width of the box is not provided, we cannot determine a precise numerical answer. However, the student is asked to select from options where adequate information is presumably given. To properly answer this question, we would need the width of the box. Therefore, it is important for the student to provide the width of the box, or refer back to the original source of the question for clarification.