Question

Alicia wants to cover a footrest in the shape of a rectangular prism with cotton fabric. The footrest is 15 inches by 8 inches by 11 inches. She has 1 square yard of fabric. Can she completely cover the​ footrest? Explain.

Answer 1

no

15 x 8 x 11 is greater than one yard of fabric

Explanation:

Volume of a rectangular prism = length x width x height

15 x 8 x 11 = 1320 in^3

1 yard = 36 inches

1320 is greater than 36 inches. she does not have enough yard of fabric