A cereal box is being designed that needs to have dimension ratios of 1:1.5:4.2 and needs to have a volume of 14.49 cubic inches. What is the box's smallest dimension?

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Haukinger · Answer 1 · 2022-11-18T07:21:57+0000

Answer:

2.2 inches

Explanation:

smallest dimension = (smallest ratio / total ratio) x volume

(smallest ratio = 1

total ratio = 1 + 1.5 + 4.2 = 6.7

(1/6.7) x 14.49 = 2.2 inches