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AssignmentMultiple Dropdowns

Density and Design Problems

Question 118560 • (OC27) GEO-1206310-S2-Degele-VOL7006P

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. How many rectangular containers will be necessary to package 6,400 candles? How many cylindrical containers will be necessary to package 6,400 candles? Which container should the company use 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

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