Question

What is the volume of a rectangular prism with the dimensions: base 3 1/4 cm, 2 1/2 cm, 4 1/2 cm? Please Help Me!

Answer 1

V = (3 1/4)(2 1/2)(4 1/2)
is it the mixed fractions that cause the problem

you might switch them to decimals ...
V = (3/25)(2/5)(4/5)
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Answer 2

or, for those of us who use actual decimal points,
V = (3.25)(2.5)(4.5)
or (13/4)(5/2)(9/2)

Answer 3

Thanks oobleck, typing without looking at the keyboard with thick fingers is not good.

Answer 4

apparently, without looking at the screen, either!

Answer 5

Thanks! You guys are lifesavers!

Answer 6

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