Question 252751: I am attempting to write an algebraic word problem. I have this thought in mind, however, I'm not sure which formula(s) I can use in order to effectively work the problem out and solve it. (I work in the logistics/transportation field, so I apologize for the example).
If you have 5 cartons of light bulbs in a case, and can fit 200 cases to a single pallet, how many pallets of light bulb cases can you fit into a 53 foot trailer?
So the question makes sense to me. I am unsure if there is enough information in the question in order to write an equation and solve it effectively. Is this because I am unclear of the uses of the various types of equations? Can you please guide me in the right direction?
Thank you for your help in advance, it is greatly appreciated.
~Kel
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Here are few things you need to know before you can calculate this
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The inside dimensions of the 53' trailer, so you can find the usable volume
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The size of of pallets,
The height of a loaded pallet (if you stack more than 1 level)
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Can the pallets fill the width exactly if they are side-by-side (how many)
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Can the pallets fill the length exactly? (how many)
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If they exactly fill the trailer, width and lengthwise, only one level.
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no. of pallets = 
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