SOLUTION: Storagetown USA is offering a special on renting a storage unit. The two units they are advertising are by shaped like cubes. The "Deluxe" unit measures 8 feet wide and coats $55 p

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Question 675355: Storagetown USA is offering a special on renting a storage unit. The two units they are advertising are by shaped like cubes. The "Deluxe" unit measures 8 feet wide and coats $55 per month, while the "Superior" unit measures 11 feet wide and costs $100. Which option is the better buy per cubic foot of storage space? Explain your reasoning. Please help with my homework, im so confused!
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You must compare ( cost per month ) / ( volume of the option )
Deluxe option:
+55+%2F+8%5E3+=+55%2F512+
+55%2F512+=+.1074218+
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Superior option:
+100+%2F+11%5E3+=+.0751314+
The Superior option costs less