Question

An empty box is shaped like a rectangular prism. The box has a base area of 9/10 square foot and a height of 1/3' foot. How much packing material is required tofill the box?

A) 3/10 ft^3

B) 1/10 ft^3

C) 1/3 ft^3

D) 2/3 ft^3

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Packing material is required to fill the box =
`(3)/(10) ft^(3)`

Explanation:

The box is shaped like a rectangular prism

base area = 9/10 square foot

height = 1/3 foot

Volume of a prism = base area X Height

=
`(9)/(10)X (1)/(3)=(3)/(10) ft^(3)`