Question

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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.

Answer 1

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!