Question

A rectangular prism has a volume of 180 cubic inches and a height of 5 inches. What is a possible length and width, in inches, of the prism? Show your work in the space below.

Answer 1

See below ~

Explanation:

Given :

• Volume = 180 in³
• Height = 5 inches

Solving :

• Volume = Base Area x Height
• 180 = 5 x Base Area
• Base Area = 36 in²

Possible Dimensions

• 6 in x 6 in
• 9 in x 4 in
• 18 in x 2 in
• 36 in x 1 in

Just choose any of them for your convenience.

Answer 2

length - 9 in width - 4 in