Question
A rectangular piece of cardboard 9" x 12" is made into an open box by cutting a 2 1/2" square from each corner and bending up the sides. Find the volume of the box if no allowance is made for overlapping of the edges.
a. 70 cu. in.
b. 154 3/8 cu. in.
c. 195 cu. in.
d. 270 cu. in.
e. 700 cu. in.
pleace answer and explain
a. 70 cu. in.
b. 154 3/8 cu. in.
c. 195 cu. in.
d. 270 cu. in.
e. 700 cu. in.
pleace answer and explain
Answers
Ms. Sue
4*7*2.5 = ?
thomas
why use 4 x 7
Ms. Sue
Cutting 2.5 inches from each end of the cardboard:
9 - 5 = 4
12 - 5 = 7
9 - 5 = 4
12 - 5 = 7
thomas
ok , thank you
Ms. Sue
You're welcome.