Question

Freezer A has interior dimensions 1.5 ft x 1.5 ft x 4 ft and sells for $349.99.

Freezer B has interior dimensions 2 ft x 2 ft x 3 ft and sells for $399.99. Which
freezer is a better buy in terms of dollars per cubic foot? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

Better freezer in terms of dollars per cubic foot = Freezer B

Explanation:

Given:

Dimensions of Freezer A = 1.5 ft x 1.5 ft x 4 ft

Sale price of Freezer A = $349.99

Dimensions of Freezer B = 2 ft x 2 ft x 3 ft

Sale price of Freezer B = $399.99

Find:

Better freezer in terms of dollars per cubic foot = ?

Computation:

Dollars per cubic foot for Freezer A = [1.5 ft x 1.5 ft x 4 ft] / $349.99

Dollars per cubic foot for Freezer A = [9] / $349.99

Dollars per cubic foot for Freezer A = 0.025 ft / $

Dollars per cubic foot for Freezer B = [2 ft x 2 ft x 3 ft] / $399.99

Dollars per cubic foot for Freezer B = [12] / $399.99

Dollars per cubic foot for Freezer B = 0.03 ft / $

Freezer B will be prefer, because Freezer B provide 0.03 ft / $