Question

A water trough is being constructed in the shape of a rectangular prism. The trough will have a base area of 9 10 square yard and a height of 3 4 yard. How much water will the trough hold when filled to the brim? A. 27 10 cubic yard B. 9 40 cubic yard C. 27 40 cubic yard D. 3 10 cubic yard E. 1 40 cubic yard

Answer 1

C. 27 40 cubic yard

Explanation:

The base area is 9 10 square yard and a height of 3 4 yard.

Volume of the prism will be given by the formula;

= Base area × height

= 9 10 square yard × 3 4 yard

= 27 40 cubic yard