Question

The neighborhood swimming pool is 14 feet long, 11 feet wide, and 3 feet deep. Which formula below should be used to find how much water the pool can hold?

A.
2(14 feet) × 2(11 feet) × 2(3 feet)
B.
2(14 feet) + 2(11 feet) + 2(3 feet)
C.
14 feet + 11 feet + 3 feet
D.
14 feet × 11 feet × 3 feet

Answer 1

D. 14 feet × 11 feet × 3 feet

Explanation:

The volume of a rectangular prism is the product of its dimensions:

V = LWH

V = (14 ft)(11 ft)(3 ft) . . . . . matches choice D