Question

what is the volume, in cubic feet, of a rectangular prism with a length of 2 ft., a width of 4 1/6 ft., and a height of 8 1/2 ft.? your answer should be a mixed number in simplest form

Answer 1

The volume of a rectangular prism is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height.

Volume = length x width x height
Volume = 2 ft x 4 1/6 ft x 8 1/2 ft
Volume = 2 ft x 25/6 ft x 17/2 ft
Volume = 50/6 ft x 25/2 ft
Volume = 1250/12 ft
Volume = 104 2/12 ft
Volume = 104 1/6 ft

Therefore, the volume of the rectangular prism is 104 1/6 cubic feet.