A candy company is choosing a package for a new line of candy. Package 1 is a right rectangular prism with a length of 2.5 inches, a width of 1 inch, and a height of 3 inches. Package 2 is a right triangular prism with a height of 3 inches, a base length of 2 inches, and a base height of 1.5 inches. If the candy costs $0.75 per cubic inch, which option will cost the candy company less to fill?

A candy company is choosing a package for a new line of candy. Package 1 is a right rectangular prism with a length of 2.5 inches, a width of 1 inch, and a height of 3 inches. Package 2 is a right triangular prism with a height of 3 inches, a base length of 2 inches, and a base height of 1.5 inches. If the candy costs $0.75 per cubic inch, which option will cost the candy company less to fill?

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter63: Volumes Of Pyramids And Cones

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 34A

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