The Moisture Co. produces disinfecting wipes. If 70 wipes completely fill a rectangular carton measuring 6 inches by 4 inches by 2 inches, and 100 wipes completely fill a rectangular carton measuring 6 inches by 4 inches by h inches, what is the value of h? Express your answer as a decimal to the nearest tenth.

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Answer:

  • 2.9 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

We see the two of the dimensions remain as is, therefore the number of wipes affects the height of the carton.

We will use the ratios to find the required value of h:

  • 70/100 = 2/h
  • h = 2*100/70
  • h = 2.9 inches (rounded)