To calculate the cost of manufacturing the cereal box, we need to first determine the surface area of the box and then multiply it by the cost of cardboard per square inch.
The cereal box has 6 sides, with the following dimensions (in inches):
- Front and back: 6 inches x 8 inches = 48 square inches each
- Top and bottom: 6 inches x 2 inches = 12 square inches each
- Sides (2): 8 inches x 2 inches = 16 square inches each
Total surface area = 48 (front/back) + 48 (front/back) + 12 (top/bottom) + 12 (top/bottom) + 16 (side) + 16 (side) = 152 square inches
Cost of manufacturing = 152 square inches x $0.01 per square inch = $1.52
Therefore, the cost of manufacturing this cereal box is $1.52. However, this amount is not one of the options provided. Closest option is $1.32.
Calculate the cost of manufacturing this cereal box if cardboard costs $0.01 per square inch. * $0.24 $0.88 $1.32 $2.09 $2.33
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