Elaine has a customer who needs a box with a volume of 12 cubic inches. The customer want to know what size box is the least expensive to buy.

Question

.the price will be based on surface area. the supplier charges 1/2 cent persquare inch.

.the dimensions of the box are whole numbers

What size bos do you reccommend that elaine's customer buy? write a report to elaine that shows your work and explains your reccommendation.

I do not think that this is 6 grade work can someone help me with this?

Answer 1

Volume
cube = a^3

Surface Area
cube = 6 a^2

cubed root of 12sqin= cubed root of a
2.28942848511sqin=a

(6)2.28942848511sqin^2=31.4488962095

31.4488962095 x .5 cents=15.7244481048

Answer 2

6_5