Lloyd bought a refrigerator that measures 76 cm×76 cm×170 cm

to fit in a space with a volume of 975,000 cm3
. Will the refrigerator fit in the space? Explain.(1 point)
Responses

Yes, it will fit since it is smaller than the space.
Yes, it will fit since it is smaller than the space.

Yes, it will fit. It will be a bit tight, but that won’t matter.
Yes, it will fit. It will be a bit tight, but that won’t matter.

No, it is 6,920 cm3
too small for the space.
No, it is 6,920 cm cubed too small for the space.

No, it is 6,920 cm3
too big for the space.

1 answer

To determine if the refrigerator will fit in the space, we first need to calculate the volume of the refrigerator.

The dimensions of the refrigerator are:

  • Width = 76 cm
  • Depth = 76 cm
  • Height = 170 cm

The formula for calculating the volume of a rectangular prism (in this case, the refrigerator) is:

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

Substituting the values:

\[ \text{Volume} = 76 , \text{cm} \times 76 , \text{cm} \times 170 , \text{cm} = 76 \times 76 \times 170 \]

Calculating it step-by-step:

  1. \( 76 \times 76 = 5776 , \text{cm}^2 \)
  2. \( 5776 \times 170 = 980920 , \text{cm}^3 \)

Now, we compare the volume of the refrigerator with the space available:

  • Volume of refrigerator = 980920 cm³
  • Volume of space = 975000 cm³

Since 980920 cm³ (refrigerator) is greater than 975000 cm³ (space), the refrigerator is too big for the space.

Thus, the correct response is:

No, it is 6,920 cm³ too big for the space.