Question

A rectangular safe can hold 5,184 cubic inches. Gold bars that are 3 inches by 6 inches by 2 inches fit to completely fill the safe. What is the maximum number of gold bars that will fit in the safe?3628814472

Answer 1

Explanation

The rectangular safe can hold 5184 cubic inches.

One gold bar has a volume of

$volume=length\times width\times height=6\times3\times2=36$

Therefore; the maximum number of goldbar will be.

$maximum\text{ }number=\frac{volume\text{ }the\text{ }safe\text{ }can\text{ }hold}{volume\text{ of one gold bar}}=\frac{5184}{36}=144$

Answer: 144