A beverage company sells concentrated orange juice in cylindrical containers measuring 6 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. It can be difficult packing them into boxes due to their round shape. If they want to change to a rectangular package, what dimensions should they use (length, width, height) to get as close to the same volume as they currently pack into a container? Explain how you came up with your answer.

A beverage company sells concentrated orange juice in cylindrical containers measuring 6 inches tall and 4 inches in diameter. It can be difficult packing them into boxes due to their round shape. If they want to change to a rectangular package, what dimensions should they use (length, width, height) to get as close to the same volume as they currently pack into a container? Explain how you came up with your answer.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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