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A rectangular prism has a length of 4 1/2 centimeters, a width of 4 1/2 centimeters, and a height of 6 centimeters. Sally has a storage

container for the prism that has a volume of 143 cubic centimeters.
What is the difference between the volume of the prism and the volume of the storage container?
Enter your answer in the box as a simplified mixed number or a decimal.
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User Deni
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Explanation:

volume of prism = 4 1/2 × 4 1/2 × 6

= 9/2 × 9/2 × 6

= 121.5 cm³

storage container = 143 cm³

Difference = 143 - 121.5 = 21.5 cm³

User Reitenator
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Answer:

21 1/2

Explanation:

A rectangular prism has a length of 4 1/2 centimeters, a width of 4 1/2 centimeters-example-1
User Jon Gilkison
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