Question

Fridge is 2 x 3 x 6 ft and is a rectangular prism. Will it fit in a space that is 35 cubic feet?

Show your work in VERY simple and short terms

Answer 1

To determine if the fridge fits in a space of 35 cubic feet, we first need to calculate the volume of the fridge.

The volume \( V \) of a rectangular prism is calculated with the formula:

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

For the fridge:

- Length = 6 ft
- Width = 3 ft
- Height = 2 ft

Now, calculate the volume:

\[ V = 6 \, \text{ft} \times 3 \, \text{ft} \times 2 \, \text{ft} \]
\[ V = 36 \, \text{cubic feet} \]

Now, we compare the fridge's volume to the available space:

- Fridge volume = 36 cubic feet
- Available space = 35 cubic feet

Since 36 cubic feet > 35 cubic feet, **the fridge will not fit in the 35 cubic foot space**.