Question

The dimensions of a box of paper clips are 3.1 inches by 1.6 inches by 1 inch. If there are 100 paper clips guaranteed to be in each box, what is the approximate density of paper clips per cubic inch?

Answer 1

Answer: 0.0496 in^3

First, find the volume of the box, in inches:

3.1 * 1.6 * = 4.96

Then, find the density of the 100 paper clips:

(let d = density)

100d = 4.96

d =  0.0496