Question

Jacob received a deck of cards for his birthday. The length, width, and height of the card box are shown below.

A measurement of a cards box bottom as 2 and half in, side as 3 and half in, and width as 2 by 3 in.
*Picture not drawn to scale

What is the volume of the card box?
A.
6
1
6

cuin


B.
8
3
4

cuin


C.
6
2
3

cuin


D.
5
5
6

cuin

Answer 1

Interpret the measurements as 2 1/2 in, 3 1/2 in, and 2/3 in. Convert to fractions and multiply:

(5/2) × (7/2) × (2/3) = 70/12 = 35/6 = 5 5/6 cu in.

Answer: D.