Question

Explain.. COLLEGE PREP You measurethe dimensions of a gift boxas 8.75 inches, 4.75 inches,and 2.5 inches. Which ofthe following is not anappropriate approximationof the volume of the gift box?help!

Answer 1

Given:

The dimensions of a gift box as 8.75 inches, 4.75 inches, and 2.5 inches.

To find the volume of the box:

Volume of the rectangle is,

`\begin{gathered} V=\text{lbh} \\ V=8.75*4.75*2.5 \\ V=103.90625 \\ V\approx103.91\text{ sq. inch.} \end{gathered}`

Hence, the volume of the gift box is 103.91 sq. inches.