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

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

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

1 answer

First, we need to calculate the volume of the refrigerator. The volume \( V \) of a rectangular prism (like a refrigerator) can be found using the formula:

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

In this case, the measurements of the refrigerator are:

  • Length = 76 cm
  • Width = 76 cm
  • Height = 170 cm

So the volume of the refrigerator is:

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

Calculating that:

\[ V = 76 \times 76 = 5776 , \text{cm}^2 \] Then:

\[ V = 5776 , \text{cm}^2 \times 170 , \text{cm} = 980,920 , \text{cm}^3 \]

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

  • Volume of the refrigerator: \( 980,920 , \text{cm}^3 \)
  • Volume of the space: \( 975,000 , \text{cm}^3 \)

Now, we'll find the difference:

\[ 980,920 , \text{cm}^3 - 975,000 , \text{cm}^3 = 5,920 , \text{cm}^3 \]

Since the volume of the refrigerator (980,920 cm³) is greater than the space available (975,000 cm³) by 5,920 cm³, the refrigerator will not fit in the space.

Thus, the correct response is:

No, it is 5,920 cm³ too big for the space.