If each box costs the same amount to ship, which would be more cost effective? Hint: Which has a greater volume?

Question

They are rectanglur prisims

Box 1:
4ft
3ft
2ft

Box 2:
2.5 ft
5ft
2ft

Answer 1

Since each box costs the same amount to ship, they'd both cost the same.

Answer 2

Okay but what does it mean to be more cost effective? Thanks Ms.Sue

Answer 3

Which one will allow you to ship the larger box for the amount of money.

Find the volume for each box. The larger one would be more cost effective.

V = LWH

Answer 4

Okay so box 2 ?

2.5 + 5 + 2 = 25

4 + 3 + 2 = 24

:D

Answer 5

I meant 1.

Answer 6

Box 2 is 1 cubic foot larger, so you can put more stuff in it. It's the more cost effective.

Answer 7

Thank you

Answer 8

You're welcome.