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Answer:
It costs $0.216 to make smaller can and $0.324 to make larger can
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
The ratio of the surface areas = 4:9
Area of smaller cans = 36 sq in
Cost = $0.006 per square inch
To Find:
how much does it cost to make each can = ?
Solution:
Lets the area of the larger can be x
the ratio is 4 : 9
then 4x = 9.(36)
4x = 216
x = 54
The area of the larger can is 54 sq in
Now the cost of making the smaller can = = $0.216
The cost of making the Larger can = =$0.324