Multiple Choice Question

Question

The base of a prism is a rectangle. The length of the rectangle is 4 7/8

inches, and the width of the rectangle is 5 inches. The height of the prism is 12 1/2

inches. Which calculation gives the volume of the prism?

A. 4 7/8 + 5 + 12 1/2



B. 4 7/8 x 5x 12 1/2



C. ( 2 x 4 7/8) + ( 2 x 5 ) + (2 x 12 1/2)



D. ( 2 x 4 7/8 x 5) + (2 x 5 x 12 1/2) + (2 x 4 7/8 x 12 1/2)

Answer 1

B. 4 7/8 x 5 x 12 1/2