223k views
1 vote
Halp?

The cargo area of a truck is 8 1\2 feet long, 6 feet wide, and 10 1\2 feet high. The volume of the cargo area is cubic feet.

1 Answer

0 votes

The formula for finding the volume of a rectangular prism (the cargo area of the truck is the shape of a rectangle in 3D; a rectangular prism) is V = (l)(w)(h); where l = length, w = width, and h = height.

First, substitute the known values into the equation:

l = 8.5

w = 6

h = 10.5

V = (8.5)(6)(10.5)

(Note: .5 = 1/2)

Now, all we need to do is simplify:

V = 535.5 ft³ OR 535 1/2 ft³

(Note: ft³ is the condensed form of cubic feet)

You can pick whichever form your test directs you to use. They are both the same value though.

Hope this helps!

User Alcedine
by
7.3k points