An orange juice container is a rectangular prism that measures 8 inches by 3.5 inches by 2 inches. A grape juice container is a rectangular prism that measures 9 inches by 3 inches by 2 inches. Which best describes the relationship between the two containers?

A.The grape juice container has the greater volume.
B.The volumes are equal.
C.The orange juice container has the greater volume.
D.The relationship cannot be determined.

Question

An orange juice container is a rectangular prism that measures 8 inches by 3.5 inches by 2 inches. A grape juice container is a rectangular prism that measures 9 inches by 3 inches by 2 inches. Which best describes the relationship between the two containers? 

A.The grape juice container has the greater volume.
B.The volumes are equal.
C.The orange juice container has the greater volume.
D.The relationship cannot be determined.

imstuck · Answer

You need to find the volumes of both the containers.  The volume for this shape is length times width times height.  The OJ container has a volume of 8*3.5*2 which is 56 inches cubed.  The grape juice container has a volume of 9*2*3 which is 54 inches cubed.  So which has the greater volume?

anonymous · Answer

the  orange juice container