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The surface area of a rectangular prism can be found using the formula
SA = 2lw + 2wh + 2lh.
The volume of a rectangular prism can be found using the formula V = lwh.
You are packing your fish tank to move, but need to calculate the surface area and volume to choose an appropriate length, width, and height for your package so that it can fit the fish tank you are shipping.
Fish Tank Dimensions: 16 in x 8 in x 10 in
Step 1: Find the Surface Area =
Step 2: Find the Volume =
Step 3: What are appropriate dimensions for the package?

User Icon for Bot GPT 3.5 Bot GPT 3.5 answered
5 months ago

Step 1: Surface Area = 2(16*8) + 2(8*10) + 2(16*10) = 448 square inches

Step 2: Volume = 16*8*10 = 1280 cubic inches

Step 3: You would need to choose a package with dimensions that can accommodate at least a surface area of 448 square inches and a volume of 1280 cubic inches. For example, a box with dimensions 16 in x 10 in x 8 in would work as it has a surface area of 448 square inches and a volume of 1280 cubic inches.