Question

A container in the shape of a rectangular prism has a base with an area of 19 1/2 square inches. If the container is filled with water to a height of 4 1/2 inches, how much water is in the container?

Answer 1

Answer: Water in the container = 87.75 cu.inches.

Explanation:

Formula: Volume of rectangular prism = Base area x height

Base area =
`19\frac12` sq. inches Height =
`4\frac12` inches

So,

Volume of container =
`19\frac12*4\frac12\text{ cu.inches}`

`=(39)/(2)*(9)/(2)\text{ cu.inches}`

`=(351)/(4)\text{ cu.inches}`

`=87.75\text{ cu. inches}`

Hence, Water in the container = 87.75 cu.inches.