A movie theater sells both boxes and cylindrical containers of popcorn. The boxes are 6" by 3" by 14" and sell for $1.75. The cylindrical containers are 6" high, have a diameter of 10", and sell for $3.50. Is it better to buy one cylindrical container or two boxes of popcorn?

A movie theater sells both boxes and cylindrical containers of popcorn. The boxes are 6" by 3" by 14" and sell for $1.75. The cylindrical containers are 6" high, have a diameter of 10", and sell for $3.50. Is it better to buy one cylindrical container or two boxes of popcorn?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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A movie theater sells both boxes and cylindrical containers of popcorn. The boxes are

14"

and sell for $1.75. The cylindrical containers are

high, have a diameter of

10",

and sell for $3.50. Is it better to buy one cylindrical container or two boxes of popcorn?

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