Elaine has a customer who needs a box with a volume of
12 cubic inches. Th e customer wants to know what size box is
the least expensive to buy.
• Th e price will be based on surface area. Th e supplier
charges _ 21_ cent per square inch.
• Th e dimensions of the box are whole numbers.
What size box do you recommend that Elaine’s customer buy?
Write a report to Elaine that shows your work and explains
your recommendation.
2 answers