A preschool is shopping for sand for it's sandbox. Box A is 9 inches wide by 13 inches long by 15 inches high. Box B is 6 inches wide by 12 inches long by 20 inches high. Which box has more sand? Apply Volume = Base x Height to solve. Show your work

Answer 1

To find the volume of Box A:

Volume A = Base x Height
Volume A = 9 x 13 x 15
Volume A = 1755 cubic inches.

To find the volume of Box B:

Volume B = Base x Height
Volume B = 6 x 12 x 20
Volume B = 1440 cubic inches.

Therefore, Box A has more sand than Box B, as its volume is larger.