Question

A rain gutter along the edge of a roof has the shape of a rectangular prism. It is 7 inches7 inches high and 18 feet18 feet long. It has a volume of 7 , 560 cubic inches.7,560 cubic inches. How wide is the​ gutter?

Answer 1

Answer: w = 5 inches is the width of the gutter

Explanation:

Change 18 ft to inches: 12 * 18 = 216

let w = the width of the gutter

the volume equation:

216 * 7 * w = 7560

1512w = 7560

w = 7560/1512

w = 5 inches is the width of the gutter