Question

A container built for transatlantic shipping is constructed in the shape of a right rectangular prism. Its dimensions are 5.5 ft by 13 ft by 9 ft.

Answer 1

Given the dimension of the rectangular prism as;

`5.5ft*13ft*9ft`

Thus, the volume of the container as it is entirely full is;

`\begin{gathered} V=5.5ft*13ft*9ft \\ \\ V=643.5ft^3 \end{gathered}`

If on average, each cubic foot weighs 0.55 pounds. Thus, the entire volume weighs;

`\begin{gathered} =643.5ft^3((0.55lb)/(ft^3)) \\ \\ =353.925lb \end{gathered}`

And also one pound is worth $5.96. Thus, the entire content in the container worth;

`\begin{gathered} =353.925lb((5.96)/(lb)) \\ \\ =2109.39 \end{gathered}`

ANSWER: The value of the container's content is $2109.39