Answer:
$4,986.88
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the dimensions of the hot tub (5ft x 5ft x 2.5ft), you first need to find the volume of the object to figure out how many ounces of pudding it will hold.
V = l x w x h = 5 x 5 x 2.5 = 62.5 ft³
1 ft³ = 957.06 ounces
[tex]\frac{1}{957.06}=\frac{62.5}{x}[/tex] or x = 59,844.125 ounces
Each cup of pudding holds 3.25 ounces of pudding and there are 36 cups in the pack, so the total amount of ounces Luke can get for $9.74 is:
3.25 x 36 = 117 ounces
[tex]\frac{59,844.125}{117}[/tex]≈[tex]512packs[/tex]
Each 36 pack costs $9.74 and Luke will need 512 of them:
9.74 x 512 = $4,986.88