Question

Marcia needs a packing box with a volume of at least 180 cubic inches.

Part A

Is the box the correct size? Explain.

Question 2
Part B

Shipping costs $0.15 per cubic inch. How much will Marcia pay to ship the box?

Answer 1

Part A: Yes

Part B: $30

Explanation:

Some information is missing, but I did see a similar problem that shows a box shaped like a rectangular prism with length 5 in., width 4 in., and height 10 in.

Part A.

volume = length × width × height

volume = 5 in. × 4 in. × 10 in.

volume = 200 in.³

Since the volume has to be at least 180 in.³, then a volume of 200 in.³ will be ok since 200 is greater than 180.

Answer: Yes

Part B.

$0.15/in.³ × 200 in.³ = $30

Answer: $30