What is the number of cans that can be packed in a certain carton?
(1) The interior volume of this carton is 2,304 cubic inches.
(2) The exterior of each can is 6 inches high and has a diameter of 4 inches.
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Target question: What is the number of cans that can be packed in a certain carton?BTGmoderatorDC wrote:What is the number of cans that can be packed in a certain carton?
(1) The interior volume of this carton is 2,304 cubic inches.
(2) The exterior of each can is 6 inches high and has a diameter of 4 inches.
OA E
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Statements 1 and 2 combined
Consider these two conflicting cases (that satisfy BOTH statements):
Case a: the dimensions of the box are numbers are 1 x 1 x 2304 (inches), in which case ZERO cans can fit inside the carton
Case b: the dimensions of the box are numbers are 10 x 10 x 23.04 (inches), in which case MORE THAN ZERO cans can fit inside the carton
Since we cannot answer the target question with certainty, the combined statements are NOT SUFFICIENT
Answer = E
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