To find the maximum amount of food that the container can hold, we need to calculate the volume of the rectangular prism. The volume of a rectangular prism is given by the product of its length, width, and height.
V = l × w × h
In this case, the length (l) of the container is 36 inches, the width (w) is 24 inches, and the height (h) is 18 inches. Therefore, the volume (V) of the container is:
V = 36 × 24 × 18 = 15,552 cubic inches
So, the maximum amount of food that the container can hold is 15,552 cubic inches. Therefore, the answer is 15,552 cubic inches.