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Rectangular Prism P has dimensions of 2 cm x 5 cm c 10 cm Rectangular Prism R has dimensions of 4 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm . What describes the two prisms ?

Rectangular Prism P has dimensions of 2 cm x 5 cm c 10 cm Rectangular Prism R has-example-1
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Notice that 2cm*5cm*10cm=4cm*5cm*5cm, then the volumes of both rectangular prisms are equal. On the other hand, notice that one of the prisms has a square face but the other one does not, therefore they cannot be similar nor congruent.

Answer: First option, equal volumes only.

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