Cube Method:
Since each cube is 15 inches on each side, the volume of one cube is 15 x 15 x 15 = 3375 cubic inches.
Since there are 4 cubes making up the rectangular prism, the total volume is 3375 x 4 = 13500 cubic inches.
Formula Method:
The formula for the volume of a rectangular prism is:
Volume = length x width x height
In this case, since the rectangular prism is made up of cubes, the length, width, and height are all the same (15 inches).
So, Volume = 15 x 15 x 15 = 3375 cubic inches.
Since there are 4 cubes making up the rectangular prism, the total volume is 3375 x 4 = 13500 cubic inches.
Therefore, the volume of the right rectangular prism made up of 4 cubes that are 15 inch on each side is 13500 cubic inches.
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.
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Apologies for the mistake in the previous response. Let's calculate the volume correctly:
Each cube has a volume of 15 x 15 x 15 = 3375 cubic inches.
The total volume of 4 cubes is 4 x 3375 = 13500 cubic inches.
To express this in lowest terms, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 13500 and 1, which is 1 because 13500/1 = 13500.
So, the correct answer is B. 1 cubic inch in lowest terms.
Each cube has a volume of 15 x 15 x 15 = 3375 cubic inches.
The total volume of 4 cubes is 4 x 3375 = 13500 cubic inches.
To express this in lowest terms, we need to find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 13500 and 1, which is 1 because 13500/1 = 13500.
So, the correct answer is B. 1 cubic inch in lowest terms.