Question

A storage pod has a rectangular floor that measures 21 feet by 9 feet and a flat ceiling that is 7 feet above the floor. Find the area of the floor and the volume of the pod.

Answer 1

• area: 189 ft²
• volume: 1323 ft³

Explanation:

The area of the rectangular floor is the product of its length and width:

A = LW = (21 ft)(9 ft) = 189 ft²

The volume of the pod is the product of that floor area and the height:

V = Bh = (189 ft²)(7 ft) = 1323 ft³

The area of the floor is 189 ft²; the volume of the pod is 1323 ft³.