A box has a length of 30 inches, a width of 40 inches, and a height of 120 inches. Can a cylindrical rod with a length of 342.9 centimeters fit in the box?(A) yes(B) no
Q. A box has a length of 30 inches, a width of 40 inches, and a height of 120 inches. Can a cylindrical rod with a length of 342.9 centimeters fit in the box?(A) yes(B) no
Convert to inches: First, we need to convert the length of the cylindrical rod from centimeters to inches because the dimensions of the box are given in inches. There are 2.54 centimeters in an inch.Calculation: 342.9cm×(2.54cm1inch)=135inches
Compare dimensions: Now we compare the length of the rod to the dimensions of the box to see if it can fit inside. The box has dimensions of 30 inches by 40 inches by 120 inches. The rod is 135 inches long.
Check length against height: The rod needs to fit within one of the dimensions of the box. Since the rod is 135 inches long, it is longer than the length and width of the box, which are 30 inches and 40 inches, respectively. However, we need to check if it can fit within the height of the box, which is 120 inches.
Conclusion: Comparing the rod's length to the height of the box, we see that 135 inches is greater than 120 inches. Therefore, the rod cannot fit within the box based on its height.
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