Question

A bathtub in the shape of a rectangular prism 5 feet long. 3 1/2 feet wide, and 4 1/4 feet high. How much water can the bath tub hold?

Answer 1

74 3/8 cubic feet

Explanation:

The volume of the tub is the product of the dimensions:

V = LWH

= (5 ft)(3.5 ft)(4.25 ft)

= 74.375 ft³

The tub can hold 74 3/8 cubic feet of water.