Question

What are the dimensions of the simple shapes you obtained in part C? List dimensions for all your decompositions (sets of shapes).

Answer 1

The volume of a rectangular prism whose dimensions are l, w, and h is

V = l × w × h.

Option 1:

The length (l), width (w), and height (h) of the first prism are inches, 26 inches, and inches, respectively, so the volume of the first prism (V1) is

Explanation:

Answer 2

Option 1

Figure Length (feet) Width (feet)

small rectangle 14 6

large rectangle 20 7

Figure Base (feet) Height (feet)

triangle 6 6

Option 2

Figure Length (feet) Width (feet)

small rectangle 6 7

large rectangle 14 13

Figure Base (feet) Height (feet)

triangle 6 6

Explanation: