Question

What is the volume of the prism of 4 by 8 by 2 inches

Answer 1

To calculate the volume of a rectangular prism, you use the formula:

\[
\text{Volume} = \text{length} \times \text{width} \times \text{height}
\]

For the dimensions given (4 inches, 8 inches, and 2 inches):

\[
\text{Volume} = 4 \, \text{inches} \times 8 \, \text{inches} \times 2 \, \text{inches}
\]

Now, perform the multiplication:

\[
4 \times 8 = 32
\]
\[
32 \times 2 = 64
\]

Thus, the volume of the prism is:

\[
\text{Volume} = 64 \, \text{cubic inches}
\]