a company packages snack mix in cylindrical tubes.each tube is made from rectangle of cardboard.the bases of the cylinder are plastic.the cardboard comes in.8.5 inches by 11 inches sheets.to hold the greatest amount of mix should the lo side or the shorter side be the height? justify the answer

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a company packages snack mix in cylindrical tubes.each tube is made  from rectangle of cardboard.the bases of the cylinder are plastic.the cardboard comes in.8.5 inches by 11 inches sheets.to hold the greatest amount of mix should the lo side or the shorter side be the height? justify the answer

Ms. Sue · Answer

The longer side should be the height. This will keep the plastic necessary for the base smaller than if the width of cardboard were used.

Syed · Answer

Sorry, Ms. Sue but your incorrect, the height should be the short side because yield a volume of 81.8 in^3 and if the long side is the height the volume in 63.3 in^3