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A rectangular prism has a length of 5 1/8 feet, a width of 7 1/2 feet, and a height of 2 feet. What is the volume of the prism? Enter your answer in the box. ___ft³

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Hello!

to find the volume you always have to do length times width times height so all you have to do is do
5 (1)/(8) TIMES
7 (1)/(2) and your answer should be 
38 (7)/(16) then do
38 (7)/(16) TIMES 2 and your answer should be
76 (7)/(8)
User Alex Ciminian
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Hey there!

The formula for volume is:
l * w * h

Length = 5 1/8

Width = 7 1/2

Height = 2


First, multiply 5 1/8 and 7 1/2 . . .



5 1/8 = 41/8


7 1/2 = 15/2


41 * 15 = 615


8 * 2 = 16


= 615/16

Simplifying 615/16 . . .


615/16 = 38 7/16



Now, multiply 38 7/16 and 2 . . .



38 7/16 = 615/16


2 = 2/1


615 * 2 = 1230


16 * 1 = 16


= 1230/16

Simplifying 1230/16 . . .



1230/16 = 76 7/8 ←


Your answer:76 7/8 ft³



Hope this helps you,

Have a wonderful day! :)
User MilesDyson
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