Practice 1. Read the word problem
Stan has a cardboard box that measures 10 inches wide by 13 mches long. He must
pack cans of soup in the box that measure 3 inches in diameter (3 inches across).
Only one layer of cans will fit in the box. How many cans will fit into the box? Note
that Stan packs the cans in rows and is careful to arrange the cans so that he fits
the maximum number possible.
2. Figure out the question - underline what the problem is asking you to solve
3. Write down the facts / draw and label a diagram
A diagram has been started for you. Label the diagram with all
the information from the problem. Continue the diagram to
draw the cans and label the measurements...
Bin
loin
4. Decide what math you need
13in
al 3
b) 4
c) 10
d) 12