Question

A cheese box is shaped like a

right triangular prism. The box
is 6 inches long, 4 inches tall,
and has a volume of 24 cubic
inches. Can a cube of cheese
that is 2.5 inches on each side
fit inside the box? Explain.
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Answer 1

yes because it is a triangle it goes into the box that is equal to 1/4 of its size

Explanation:

Answer 2

No, the cheeese is to tall for the box

Explanation:

V= BH

1/2(6 x 4) h

24 = 12h

24/12 = 2

therefore:

No, the cheeese is to tall for the box