Question

What is the volume of a shipping container that is 20 1/2 ft. long, 12 1/4 ft. wide, and 8 1/4 ft. tall? Apply the V=B×h formula to solve. Make it a mixed number

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GPT 3.5
To find the volume of the shipping container, you can use the formula V = B x h, where B is the area of the base and h is the height.

First, find the area of the base:

Area = length x width
Area = 20 1/2 ft. x 12 1/4 ft.

Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions:
20 1/2 = 41/2 ft.
12 1/4 = 49/4 ft.

Area = (41/2) x (49/4) = 200.75 ft²

Now, multiply the area of the base by the height:

Volume = 200.75 ft² x 8 1/4 ft.

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction:
8 1/4 = 33/4 ft.

Volume = 200.75 ft² x 33/4 ft.
Volume = 669.75 ft³

Therefore, the volume of the shipping container is 669 3/4 ft³.

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