Question

A rectangular prism has a length of 3 1/2 inches, a width of 5 inches, and a height of 1 1/2 inches. What is the volume of the prism? Enter your answer in the box as a simplified mixed number or a decimal. Can anyone please help me

Answer 1

26.25 or 26 1/4

Explanation:

Formula for rectangular prism:

`V=lwh`

Substitute in our known values:

V=3.5(5)(1.5)

solve

V=26.25

The volume is 26.25 (decimal form) or 26 1/4.

Hope this helps! :)

Answer 2

Answer: 26.25 in³

Explanation:

Given volume formula for a rectangular prism:

V = LWH

First, I am going to turn the
`(1)/(2)`s into 0.5 to make it easier to multiply using a calculator. 3 and one-half becomes 3.5 and 1 and a half becomes 1.5.

Substitute known values and solve by multiplying.

V = LWH

V = (3.5 in)(5 in)(1.5 in)

V = 26.25 in³