document.write( "Question 304085: A yardstick measures 0.5 by 2 by 36 inches. How many yardsticks will fit in a box 2.5 inches wide and 36 inches high, if the length of the box is 28 inches? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #217847 by vleith(2983)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Use volume to figure this out. \n" ); document.write( "Find the volume of one yardstick \n" ); document.write( "Then do the same for the box \n" ); document.write( "Since all dimensions are in inches, the two volumes will be in cubic inches. \n" ); document.write( "Now divide the volume of the box by the volume or the yardstick. \n" ); document.write( "That will be the answer. \n" ); document.write( " |