A farmer fills a rectangular water trough to a depth of 1 foot.

The trough is 4 feet long and 2 feet wide. How much water is in the trough?

1 answer

The volume of water in the trough can be calculated by multiplying the length, width, and depth of the trough. In this case, the length is 4 feet, the width is 2 feet, and the depth is 1 foot.

Volume = Length × Width × Depth
Volume = 4 feet × 2 feet × 1 foot
Volume = 8 cubic feet

Therefore, there is 8 cubic feet of water in the trough.