Question

The volume of a right rectangular prism is found by multiplying the length of the base by the width of the base by the height of the prism. A right rectangular prism has a volume of 30 cubic inches. If the height of the prism is 6 inches, what is the area of the base of the prism?

A. 5 square inches
B. 24 square inches
C. 36 square inches
D. 180 square inches

Answer 1

5 in^2.

Explanation:

Volume = area of the base * height

30 = area of the base * 6

area of the base = 30/6 = 5 in^2.