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Density and Design Problems

Question 118531 of 9 • GCS 2023-2024 Math 3 Credit Recovery

A rectangular container can hold 45 candles, while a cylindrical container holds 41 candles. Each rectangular container costs the company $16, while the cylindrical container costs the company $15. If the company needs to package 6,400 candles, should it use only rectangular or only cylindrical containers to minimize costs? Explain.

Answer
Selection 1:

143

Selection 2:

157

Selection 3:

the rectangular containers, because it will cost the company $67 more to use the cylindrical containers