How many lifesavers are in a jar 8 inches tall 7 inches wide?

Answer 1

To estimate the number of Lifesavers in a jar that is 8 inches tall and 7 inches wide, we first calculate the jar's volume. Assuming it is a cylinder, the volume is approximately ( V = \pi r^2 h ), where ( r ) is the radius (3.5 inches) and ( h ) is the height (8 inches). This gives a volume of about 78.5 cubic inches. Since a standard Lifesaver candy has a volume of around 0.36 cubic inches, the jar could hold approximately 218 Lifesavers, though this number may vary based on packing density and the shape of the candies.