Acompany needs to package 2,400 pencils. a box in the shape of a rectangular prism can hold 60 pencils. a cylindrical container can hold 80 pencils. each box costs the company $0.50, while each cylindrical container costs $0.75.

which packaging should the company use to minimize cost? explain.

a. the rectangular prism boxes should be used because they will cost the company $2.50 less than using the cylindrical containers.

b. the cylindrical containers should be used because they will cost the company $2.50 less than using the rectangular boxes.

c. the rectangular prism boxes should be used because they will cost the company $5.00 less than using the cylindrical containers.

d. the cylindrical containers should be used because they will cost the company $5.00 less than using the rectangular boxes.