Question

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.
cm

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

21 1/2

Explanation: