Question

MEDAL AND FAN!
Jack wants to fill a rectangular box with sand. The length of the sand box is 3 feet, width is 6 inches, and height is 2.4 inches. Each bag of sand contains 0.15 cubic foot of sand. How many bags of sand will Jack need to fill the box completely?
(1 foot = 12 inches)

Answer 1

So we need to find the volume

Answer 2

When we find that we can use it to find the number of bags

Answer 3

We need to find out how many bags jack will need to fill the box

Answer 4

Do you know how to find the volume?

Answer 5

yes, b*w*h

Answer 6

Yes but first we find the volume. If we don't know how much sand can fit, how will we find the number of bags?

Answer 7

but remember we have to convert it into feet

Answer 8

Good now what do you get for the volume?

Answer 9

Yes we do

Answer 10

I would suggest converting to inches first then to feet

Answer 11

well, when i convert it i get 3 x .5 x .2 = .3

Answer 12

Good how much of .3 is .15?

Answer 13

we divide correct?

Answer 14

yes. .3/.15

Answer 15

no multiply

Answer 16

wait,...... divid, right?

Answer 17

divide first

Answer 18

it gives you 2

Answer 19

Yes.

Answer 20

So 2 bags

Answer 21

@horsegirl27 your a good tutor :)

Answer 22

because .15*2=.3

Answer 23

Thanks:)

Answer 24

ok thank you! Your awesome! @horsegirl27

Answer 25

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Answer 26

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Answer 27

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Answer 28

kk