Question

A rectangular safe can hold 5,184 cubic inches. Gold bars that are 3 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches fit to completely fill the safe. What is the maximum number of gold bars that will fit in the safe?

36
288
144
72

Answer 1

\( \color{Black}{\Rightarrow \Large {5184 \over 3 \times 6 \times 2} }\)

Answer 2

Because you divide the volume.

Answer 3

so it is 144?

Answer 4

each gold bar is 3x6x2 = 36 in^2

and you divide with 5184

Answer 5

^ yes

Answer 6

thanks