Finding the right size

The Problem How tall a box will the postal service accept if it has a base that s 16 inches by 18 inches and if the height plus the girth can t exceed 108 inches  

The measures of 16 and 18 inches represent the width and length of the base. Put these measures into the formula h +21 + 2w and set the expression equal to 108. Then solve for h. 

A height of 40 inches is a fairly long box — that s over 3 feet  

If you re sending something that will fit into any size box and are restricted only by the total volume, then you have more flexibility with the postal rules. For example, if you re sending Ping-Pong balls or nails, the shape of the box doesn t matter very much. 

The Problem You have to send wrapped candies that take up 1,000 cubic inches of space. Because of the weight of the candy, the rule is that the height plus the girth can t exceed 50 inches. If the base of the box is a square, then what are the dimensions of the carton you ll be using  

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It is important that you find the right size and type of firm for your project. A very small firm is not capable of delivering the kind of service that a large or complex project requires. While the quality of the design work may be comparable, small firms just can t be as responsive as firms that keep the majority of the work in-house and have a large enough staff to work on multiple tasks at... 

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