Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012
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ISBN: 9780547587776
Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher: HOLT MCDOUGAL
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Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E

a.

To determine

To find how much wax is used in each candle

a.

Expert Solution
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Answer to Problem 15E

1809 ft3

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Diameter( d ) of the red candle is 3 inches

Height( h ) of the red candle is 6 inches

Diameter( d ) of the blue candle is 3 inches

Height( h ) of the blue candle is 9 inches

Diameter( d ) of the green candle is 4 inches

Height( h ) of the green candle is 4 inches

Formula used:

Volume( V ) of the cylinder = Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  1

Calculation:

Diameter of the base, d=2r

Then Radius,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  2for red candle

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  3for blue candle

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  4for green candle

Substituting value of Radius ( r ) and Height( h ) of respective candle in formula,

For red candle:

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  5 Square of 1.5 is 2.25

Value of pi upto 2 decimal points is 3.14

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  6

On solving,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  7 in3

For blue candle:

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  8

Square of 1.5 is 2.25

Value of pi upto 2 decimal points is 3.14

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  9

On solving,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  10 in3

For green candle:

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  11

Square of 2 is 4

Value of pi upto 2 decimal points is 3.14

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  12

On solving,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  13 in3

Hence, wax used in red, blue and green candle is 42.39 in3 , 63.58 in3 and 50.24 in3 in respective candle.

b.

To determine

To find ratio of cost of candle to volume of wax used in candle

b.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 15E

For red candle- 1:6

For blue candle- 1:8

For green candle- 1:5

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The cost of red candle is $7.05

The cost of blue candle is $7.80

The cost of green candle is $10.55

Calculated volume

=42.39 in3 For red candle

=63.58 in3 For blue candle

=50.24 in3 For green candle

Calculation:

Cost to volume ratio for red candle,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  14

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  15

Cost to volume ratio for blue candle,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  16

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  17

Cost to volume ratio for green candle,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  18

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  19

c.

To determine

To find which candle is the best buy

c.

Expert Solution
Check Mark

Answer to Problem 15E

Blue Candle

Explanation of Solution

Given Information:

The cost to volume ratio,

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  20For red candle

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  21For blue candle

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  22For green candle

Calculation:

Blue candle is best buy because cost to volume ratio is

Holt Mcdougal Larson Pre-algebra: Student Edition 2012, Chapter 10.7, Problem 15E , additional homework tip  23which mean in 1$ person can buy 8 in3 wax.

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