The answer may be 7 or 12
The dimensions of the base of Box 1 are x by 3x.
The base area of Box 1 is:
3x^2
Sophia is more correct in her solution.
Answer:
$156.86
Step-by-step explanation:
$136.40 + 15% = $20.46
$136.40 + $20.46 = $156.86
Do a proportion. X/7/8=1/1/2. 7/8 x 1= 7/8. Now do 7/8 divided by 1/2. To do this multiply 7/8 by the reciprocal of 1/2 which is 2/1. 7 x 2= 14 and 8 x 1=8. Improper fraction is 14/8. It is 1 6/8 as a mixed number which is simplified to 1 3/4. Answer is 1 3/4
