SOLUTION: I just received 19 cm cubed of a potion. I need to store my potion but can only find small, rectangular prisms even though I think a cylinder is ideal for my liquid potion. Which

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Question 128232: I just received 19 cm cubed of a potion. I need to store my potion but can only find small, rectangular prisms even though I think a cylinder is ideal for my liquid potion. Which container is a good choice for my potion?(There may be more than one container)
Container A: 5cmx3cmx4cm
Container B: 2cmx2cmx5cm
Container C: 2inx3inx3in
Container D: 14cmx1/2cmx3cm

Found 2 solutions by checkley71, edjones:
Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I WOULD SELECT THE B ITEM=20 CM^3 OR D ITEM=21 CM^3.
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A)120 cm^3
B)20 cm^3 Ans. is the best
D)21 cm^3 is OK
C)is way too big
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Ed

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