To find out which box has more sand, we need to use the formula V = B x h. V stands for volume, B stands for the area of the base, and h stands for the height of the box.
For Box A, the base area B is 9 x 13 = 117 square inches, and the height h is 15 inches. So the volume of Box A is 117 x 15 = 1755 cubic inches.
For Box B, the base area B is 6 x 12 = 72 square inches, and the height h is 20 inches. So the volume of Box B is 72 x 20 = 1440 cubic inches.
So, Box A has more sand because it can hold 1755 cubic inches while Box B can only hold 1440 cubic inches.
A preschool is shopping for sand for its 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 the formula V=B⋅h to solve. Show your work.
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