Question

a block of cheddar cheese is in the shape of a rectangular prism. If the cheese has a length of 6.5 inches, a height of 1.25 inches, and a width of 2 inches, what is the volume of the block of cheese

Answer 1

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

\[
\text{Volume} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} \times \text{Height}
\]

Given the dimensions of the block of cheddar cheese:
- Length = 6.5 inches
- Width = 2 inches
- Height = 1.25 inches

Substituting these values into the formula:

\[
\text{Volume} = 6.5 \, \text{inches} \times 2 \, \text{inches} \times 1.25 \, \text{inches}
\]

Calculating step by step:

1. Calculate \(6.5 \times 2\):
\[
6.5 \times 2 = 13
\]

2. Now multiply that result by the height:
\[
13 \times 1.25 = 16.25
\]

Thus, the volume of the block of cheddar cheese is:

\[
\text{Volume} = 16.25 \, \text{cubic inches}
\]