A company sells rectangular vases, with dimensions of 2 inches by 3 inches by 4 inches. There are two options for boxes that they can use to ship. Box One is a 4-inch cube and costs $1.00 per box, but requires foam padding at $0.05 per cubic inch. Box Two costs $3.25 and does not require any foam padding. Which box is the most cost effective for the company?

A company sells rectangular vases, with dimensions of 2 inches by 3 inches by 4 inches. There are two options for boxes that they can use to ship. Box One is a 4-inch cube and costs $1.00 per box, but requires foam padding at $0.05 per cubic inch. Box Two costs $3.25 and does not require any foam padding. Which box is the most cost effective for the company?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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