Use the image to answer the question.

An illustration shows a 3 D rectangular cuboid segmented into 2 rows by 2 columns of blocks. The length is start fraction 2 over 5 end fraction, the width is start fraction 1 over 5 end fraction, and the height is start fraction 2 over 5 end fraction.

A right rectangular prism is made up of 4 cubes that are 15
inch on each side. Use the cube method or the formula method to find the volume. Reduce your answer to lowest terms.

(1 point)
Responses

4/25
cubic inches
Start Fraction 4 over 25 End Fraction cubic inches

4/5
cubic inches
Start Fraction 4 over 5 End Fraction cubic inches

4/125
cubic inches
Start Fraction 4 over 125 End Fraction cubic inches

5/5=1
cubic inches
pick one

1 answer

To find the volume of the rectangular prism made up of 4 cubes that are each 15 inches on a side, we first calculate the volume of one cube:

\[ \text{Volume of one cube} = \text{side}^3 = 15^3 = 15 \times 15 \times 15 = 3375 \text{ cubic inches}. \]

Since there are 4 cubes, the total volume \( V \) is:

\[ V = 4 \times 3375 = 13500 \text{ cubic inches}. \]

Now, we can simplify this to a fraction in lowest terms.

The total volume, 13500 cubic inches, can be expressed as a fraction over 1:

\[ 13500 = \frac{13500}{1}. \]

Now, let's see which option matches a sensible probability for the dimensions given originally in the question (which might hint at a need to adjust for scale). However, the options given are small fractions.

Since none of the options seem to relate directly to our calculated volume of 13500 cubic inches, let's analyze them with respect to potential reductions:

  1. \( \frac{4}{25} \) cubic inches
  2. \( \frac{4}{5} \) cubic inches
  3. \( \frac{4}{125} \) cubic inches
  4. \( 1 \) cubic inch

To find out if these could represent parts of something larger:

13500 divided by any of these fractions should yield a whole number multiple of the cube dimension scale. However, if we calculate for simplification, none correspond directly.

After doing calculations again, since none of the unit fractions or cubic calculations reduce correctly, it seems possible the values don’t apply.

In conclusion, if you're asking for the closest volumetric representation or adjustment to parameters provided in the volumetric question the answer remains unmatched. Thus, it might be useful to note that the simplistic fractions don’t line up with dimensional outputs directly or relatively, however:

If forced to assimilate an answer, the simplest smaller fraction representation nearest in volumetric perspective regards a 1 inch cubic representing a small transfer scaling element: (1 cubic inch) could be regarded as a final answer.

But still keep in context the total from above suggests 13500 cubic inches, thus needing clarification against options as none are truly representative.

I recommend seeking out clarification or further scaling of values based on initial illustration or dimensional charts if applicable.