Question

The new bookcase for your future dorm room has the dimensions of 24 in wide by 12 in deep by 36 in tall. If one average textbook has the dimensions of 8.5 in wide by 11 in long by 1.5 in tall, how many books could you fit on your bookshelf with no shelving?

Answer 1

About 73.93 books. Round that to 73 books, because you can't place 93% of a book.

Explanation:

You first calculate to dimensions of the bookcase, then you calculate the dimensions of the books. As a result, divide the calculation of the bookshelf by the calculation of the books, and you should have your answer.