Question 3 of 10 • GCS 2023-2024 Math 3 Credit Recovery
A company needs to package 7,560 beads. A wooden container shaped like a rectangular prism can hold 180 beads. A plastic cylindrical container can hold 126 beads. The wooden container costs the company $0.70, while the plastic container costs $0.40.Which container should the company use to minimize cost? Explain.
Answer
A
The wooden containers should be used because it will cost $5.40 more to use the plastic containers.
B
The plastic containers should be used because it will cost $5.40 more to use the wooden containers.
C
The wooden containers should be used because it will cost $16.20 more to use the plastic containers.
D
The plastic containers should be used because it will cost $16.20 more to use the wooden containers.