SOLUTION: I have 420 cupcakes and need to fill them with empty boxes that measure 18" by 31" and the cupcakes dimensions are 3" by 2". How many boxes does it take to fit all 420 cupcakes?

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Question 824988: I have 420 cupcakes and need to fill them with empty boxes that measure 18" by 31" and the cupcakes dimensions are 3" by 2". How many boxes does it take to fit all 420 cupcakes?
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4.5 or 5
Answer by y6n3o9p4(20)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
18/3 is 6, so 6 cupcakes can fit along the short side of each box. 31/2 is 15.5, so 15 cupcakes will fit along the long side of each box since you probably can't cut them in half. 6 * 15 = 90 cupcakes per box.
2 boxes can hold 180 cupcakes, 3 boxes can hold 270 cupcakes, 4 boxes can hold 360 cupcakes, 5 boxes can hold 450 cupcakes.
You will need 5 boxes to hold 420 cupcakes.
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I have 420 cupcakes and need to fill them with empty boxes that measure 18" by 31" and the cupcakes dimensions are 3" by 2". How many boxes does it take to fit all 420 cupcakes? 


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